After-School Chess Instructor — Flexible Hours & Travel Pay

Chess Wizards, Inc.; Humble, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Chess Wizards in Humble, TX is seeking enthusiastic instructors to lead after-school chess classes for elementary students. You will use a structured curriculum to teach fundamentals, promote sportsmanship, and manage engaging, safe sessions across multiple schools.

The role offers travel between sites, a flexible schedule of 1–5 classes weekly, and a competitive pay per class. Training provided; relocation not offered. Ideal for a reliable, engaging mentor who loves chess and kids.

Qualifications

• Experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar)
• Comfort leading a class independently and creating interactive, friendly, and fun sessions
• Professional, positive, and kid-friendly demeanor
• Genuine desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals; explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics in age-appropriate way
• Ability to connect chess problem-solving to real-life problem-solving
• Reliable personal transportation and ability to drive between locations
• Availability on weekday afternoons, with 2:00 PM–5:00 PM start window to teach 1–5 classes per week
• Commitment to safety protocols and adherence to school policies
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 elementary students
• Use our structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and sportsmanship
• Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity
• Encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking
• Follow school safety protocols during arrival, dismissal, and activities
• Travel to various local school sites for each session
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students

Skills

Experience with children

Classroom leadership

Punctuality

Engaging personality

Chess fundamentals

Problem-solving linking

Reliable transportation

Weekday afternoon availability

Safety awareness

Time management

Job description

Chess Wizards in Humble, TX is seeking enthusiastic instructors to lead after-school chess classes for elementary students. You will use a structured curriculum to teach fundamentals, promote sportsmanship, and manage engaging, safe sessions across multiple schools.

The role offers travel between sites, a flexible schedule of 1–5 classes weekly, and a competitive pay per class. Training provided; relocation not offered. Ideal for a reliable, engaging mentor who loves chess and kids.