After-School Chess Instructor — Flexible Hours + Travel Perks

Chess Wizards, Inc.; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible hours

Full training

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to join our after-school program in Pasadena, TX. You will lead fun, interactive chess classes for elementary students, following a structured curriculum and promoting sportsmanship.

Responsibilities include managing a lively classroom, traveling to local schools, and arriving prepared for 2:00 PM–5:00 PM sessions. The position offers flexible hours, travel compensation, full training, and opportunities for advancement.

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, kid-friendly demeanor.
• Genuine desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals and ability to explain moves and basic tactics in age-appropriate terms.
• Ability to connect chess problem-solving to real-life scenarios.
• Reliable personal transportation and ability to drive between locations.
• Availability on weekday afternoons (2:00 PM–5:00 PM) to teach 1–5 classes per week.
• Commitment to safety protocols and reliable, punctual conduct.
• Strong time-management and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 elementary students, guiding activities and keeping students engaged.
• Teach chess fundamentals using our curriculum and promote good sportsmanship.
• Maintain a confident, positive classroom environment.
• Encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Follow school safety protocols during arrival, dismissal, and in-class activities.
• Travel to various local school sites for each session.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.

Skills

Group teaching

Engaging sessions

Punctuality

Time management

Chess fundamentals

Safe classroom

Transportation

Job description

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to join our after-school program in Pasadena, TX. You will lead fun, interactive chess classes for elementary students, following a structured curriculum and promoting sportsmanship.

Responsibilities include managing a lively classroom, traveling to local schools, and arriving prepared for 2:00 PM–5:00 PM sessions. The position offers flexible hours, travel compensation, full training, and opportunities for advancement.