Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards, Inc.; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and materials

Work flexibility

Great company culture

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Chess Wizards is seeking an enthusiastic instructor to lead fun chess classes for elementary students in Walnut Creek, CA.

You will follow our curriculum, teach fundamentals, and foster good sportsmanship while traveling to local school sites and supervising after-school sessions.

The role starts in the fall, with Monday–Friday afternoon hours, and requires reliability, a positive attitude, and the ability to connect chess to real-life problem solving.

Qualifications

• Experience working with groups of children in educational, recreational, or mentoring settings.
• Ability to lead a class independently and create interactive, kid-friendly sessions.
• Professional, positive demeanor and role-model behavior.
• Ability to explain chess concepts in age-appropriate terms.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for elementary students.
• Teach chess fundamentals using a structured curriculum.
• Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity.
• Promote problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Travel to local school sites for each session and supervise students.

Skills

Experience with groups of children

Engaging teaching style

Punctuality and reliability

Strong chess fundamentals

Excellent communication

Job description

Location: Walnut Creek, CA

Please Note: This vacancy is designated for the Fall season. Our recruitment team is currently conducting interviews for sessions scheduled to start in late summer/early fall.

Schedule: Monday -Friday 12pm-6pm

What You’ll Do

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 energetic elementary students. Instructors should be comfortable guiding activities, keeping students engaged, and redirecting behavior when needed
• Use our structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and promote good sportsmanship
• Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity
• Encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking
• Follow school safety protocols, including supervision 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

What We’re Looking For

Required

• 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. We seek upbeat, engaging instructors.
• Professional, positive, and kid-friendly demeanor
• Genuine desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals. You should be able to clearly and confidently explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics in an age-appropriate way.
• Ability to connect chess problem-solving to real-life problem-solving
• Reliable personal transportation and the ability to drive between locations.
• Availability on weekday afternoons, with class start times falling within the 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM window, to teach 1–5 classes per week. The specific number of classes depends on availability at local partner schools.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols to protect students’ well-being. Because you will supervise children independently, a strong record of reliability and strict adherence to safety and school policies is required.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills

Application Requirements

• Resume: Include a resume detailing your relevant experience, including working with children in educational, recreational, or mentoring settings, as well as any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
• Questionnaire: As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a required questionnaire related to your interest in the role, your experience working with children, and your qualifications to teach chess, among other topics

Chess Wizards Instructors receive full training and ongoing support. Full curriculum and materials. Free chess classes. Opportunities for advancement. Work flexibility. Great company culture!

Location Requirement: This position is based in Walnut Creek, CA. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided. Candidates must be currently residing in the area or be willing to relocate at their own expense.

Chess Wizards is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.