After-School Chess Instructor - Paid Training + Mileage

yes for chess; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 39,950; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Mileage reimbursement

Competitive hourly pay

Ongoing coaching

Consistent afternoon scheduling

Grow with Chess

Job summary

Yes For Chess in Palo Alto/Sunnyvale is hiring an After-school Chess Instructor to lead classes at elementary schools. The role starts in September with paid training, and offers part-time in-person work with an afternoon schedule.

Ideal candidates are reliable, punctual, and good with children, with the ability to travel between schools using reliable transportation. The position provides growth opportunities, mileage reimbursement, and increases in hours as you prove yourself.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching, coaching, tutoring, camp, or childcare is highly valued.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional.
• Able to travel between nearby schools with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging after-school chess classes for elementary students.
• Create a fun, encouraging, and structured classroom environment.
• Build positive relationships with students, school staff, and families.
• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to lead each class.
• Communicate professionally with the Yes For Chess team.
• Occasionally provide coverage at nearby schools when needed.

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Great with children

Organized

Communicative

Job description

Yes For Chess in Palo Alto/Sunnyvale is hiring an After-school Chess Instructor to lead classes at elementary schools. The role starts in September with paid training, and offers part-time in-person work with an afternoon schedule.

Ideal candidates are reliable, punctual, and good with children, with the ability to travel between schools using reliable transportation. The position provides growth opportunities, mileage reimbursement, and increases in hours as you prove yourself.