Chess Instructor for K-12 After School

Togetherhood; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Togetherhood seeks an enthusiastic Chess instructor to connect with K-12 students across Boston schools and communities. You will design engaging lesson plans, lead in-person classes, and foster a fun, inclusive learning environment that encourages curiosity and growth.

Responsibilities include developing curricula, delivering weekly sessions, tracking progress, and ensuring a positive classroom experience for learners of all levels. This is contracted, supplemental work with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must have deep knowledge of chess and ability to teach it to school-age children.
• Ability to design engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans.
• Experience managing a diverse group of students in a classroom setting.
• Demonstrated passion for helping kids learn and grow through structured activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop age-appropriate Chess curriculum for after-school programs.
• Lead weekly in-person Chess classes with energy and expertise.
• Create a structured, inclusive classroom that keeps students engaged.
• Foster a positive learning environment for students of varying skill levels.
• Track student progress and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Chess Expertise

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Child Engagement

Adaptability

Job description

About Togetherhood

At Togetherhood, we’re building something special: a vibrant marketplace where passionate educators meet schools and communities hungry for enrichment. Whether it’s arts & crafts, basketball, breakdancing, chess, or STEM, we match talented instructors with opportunities to share their skills and spark joy in the next generation.

About Togetherhood

At Togetherhood, we’re building something special: a vibrant marketplace where passionate educators meet schools and communities hungry for enrichment. Whether it’s arts & crafts, basketball, breakdancing, chess, or STEM, we match talented instructors with opportunities to share their skills and spark joy in the next generation.

Our mission is simple but powerful: “to infuse every community with high quality enrichment and education.” We're here to support you in sharing your craft, your voice, and your passion with kids who are ready to learn and grow. If you're a dynamic instructor who loves what you teach and why you teach it, we'd love for you to be part of Togetherhood.

What You'll Do

As a member of our network, you will be matched with opportunities to teach Chess to K-12 students at schools, buildings, and communities across Boston. These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 6 weeks to 18 weeks.

As an after school instructor, you'll have the following responsibilities:

• Develop age-appropriate Chess curriculum for after-school students


• Lead weekly in-person classes with enthusiasm and expertise


• Establish a well-structured and lively classroom that keeps students engaged


• Foster a positive, supportive, and encouraging learning environment for students of varying skill levels


• Build connections with students in a warm and inclusive environment


• Track student growth and offer positive, helpful feedback


• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to teach


• Create a memorable experience for the children in your class

Who You Are

A fun, enthusiastic, adaptable instructor, with experience teaching school age children, and who:

• Has subject matter expertise in Chess


• Has a passion and skill for building hands-on projects with kids


• Has excitement, joy, and passion for both teaching kids and personal development/learning


• Knows how to create a fun, structured, and inclusive classroom environment


• Brings your own voice and creativity to each class you teach


• Is cooperative, supportive, flexible


• Is dependable, proactive, and thrives when given autonomy … and also appreciates support and clear expectations

What To Expect

• If your resume is a fit, we’ll reach out to set up a screening call on Google Meet


• Candidates advancing from screenings will have a second video interview, in which we will ask you to share a sample lesson plan


• The final step of the process is onboarding into our platform, ready to accept classes!

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Teachers in the Togetherhood network are paid per class, either flat rate or per-student (determined by the partner school). This is contracted, supplemental 1099 work. There is a separate materials budget for teachers to use for classes requiring one.