Chess Instructor

Cascade Enrichment; Snoqualmie, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 3,600 - 7,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Chess materials provided

Administrative support

Flexible schedule

Learning center at Snoqualmie

Job summary

Cascade Enrichment in Snoqualmie is seeking engaging Chess Instructors to lead small group classes for elementary and middle school students. Classes are 1 hour once per week, with instructors having the flexibility to schedule classes on weekday evenings (6:15 PM or later) or weekends at our Snoqualmie Learning Center.

Cascade Enrichment provides the space, chess materials, marketing, enrollment, and administrative support—so instructors can focus on creating a fun, structured, and educational

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Strong knowledge of chess.
• Chess rating.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Reliable, professional, and engaging.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Performance-based pay that grows with enrollment.
• All marketing, registration, and payment handled by our team.
• Fully equipped classroom and chess materials provided.
• Administrative support so you can focus on teaching.
• Opportunity to build teaching experience and grow your classes.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging, age-appropriate chess classes for small groups (up to 8 students).
• Teach fundamental through intermediate chess concepts (rules, strategy, gameplay, sportsmanship).
• Create a positive, structured, and encouraging learning environment.
• Support students at varying skill levels within the same class.
• Set up and clean up materials before and after class.
• Start and end classes on time.
• Communicate professionally with staff and families as needed.
• Track attendance and provide basic updates when requested.
• Follow Cascade Enrichment expectations and classroom procedures.

Skills

Chess knowledge

Communication

Classroom management

Experience with children

Tools

Chess materials

Teaching aids

Job description

$10 per student per class (1-hour class)

(For example, an 8-student class would be paid $80 for the hour.)

Because this is a recurring weekly class, most months include 4–5 class sessions. For example, a full class of 8 students would typically earn:

If teaching two full classes per week (each with 8 students), monthly earnings would typically be:

Sample schedules may include:

• Saturday: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
• Monday: 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM

Actual monthly earnings will vary based on enrollment and the number of class occurrences in a given month.

Instructors who run multiple weekly classes can increase their monthly earnings accordingly.

Position Overview

Cascade Enrichment is seeking engaging and dependable Chess Instructors to lead small group classes for elementary and middle school students.

Classes are held once per week (1 hour), with instructors having the flexibility to schedule classes on weekday evenings (6:15 PM or later) or weekends at our Snoqualmie Learning Center.

Cascade Enrichment provides the space, chess materials, marketing, enrollment, and administrative support—so instructors can focus on creating a fun, structured, and educational experience for students.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging, age-appropriate chess classes for small groups (up to 8 students)
• Teach fundamental through intermediate chess concepts (rules, strategy, gameplay, sportsmanship)
• Create a positive, structured, and encouraging learning environment
• Support students at varying skill levels within the same class
• Set up and clean up materials before and after class
• Start and end classes on time
• Communicate professionally with staff and families as needed
• Track attendance and provide basic updates when requested
• Follow Cascade Enrichment expectations and classroom procedures

Scheduling

• 1–2 regularly occurring classes per week (1 hour each)
• Weekday evenings (6:15 PM or later) and/or weekends
• Classes run based on enrollment

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• Strong knowledge of chess
• Chess Rating
• Experience working with children preferred
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Reliable, professional, and engaging
• Ability to pass a background check
• Performance-based pay that grows with enrollment
• All marketing, registration, and payment handled by our team
• Fully equipped classroom and chess materials provided
• Administrative support so you can focus on teaching
• Opportunity to build teaching experience and grow your own classes

Additional Information

Cascade Enrichment may support instructor development for qualified candidates (such as curriculum resources, training materials, or chess program support).