After-School Chess Instructor for Kids - Flexible Hours

Chess Wizards, Inc.; Castro Valley (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Full training and ongoing support

Opportunities for advancement

Great company culture

Job summary

Chess Wizards, Inc. seeks enthusiastic instructors to lead after-school chess classes for elementary students in Castro Valley, CA. You’ll use a structured curriculum, manage a lively classroom, and travel to local school sites.

This role offers flexible hours (1–5 classes per week), competitive pay per class, mileage reimbursement, full training, ongoing support, and opportunities for advancement within a friendly, values-driven team.

Qualifications

• Experience working with groups of children in teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar.
• Ability to lead a class independently and create interactive, fun sessions.
• Professional, positive, kid-friendly demeanor.
• Desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals and ability to explain moves, basic strategy, and simple tactics to kids.
• Ability to connect chess problem-solving to real-life problems.
• Reliable transportation and ability to drive between locations.
• Availability on weekday afternoons within Mon-Fri 12pm-6pm for 1–5 classes per week.
• Commitment to school safety policies and reliable, punctual performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 elementary students.
• Use 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 in-class activities.
• Travel to various local school sites for each session.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.

Skills

Group instruction

Engaging teaching

Chess fundamentals

Reliability

Transportation

Job description

Chess Wizards, Inc. seeks enthusiastic instructors to lead after-school chess classes for elementary students in Castro Valley, CA. You’ll use a structured curriculum, manage a lively classroom, and travel to local school sites.

This role offers flexible hours (1–5 classes per week), competitive pay per class, mileage reimbursement, full training, ongoing support, and opportunities for advancement within a friendly, values-driven team.