Chess Teacher: Lead After-School Excellence in NYC

Zeta Charter Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support to NYC

Wellness stipend

Therapy sessions

MacBook Air

Commuter benefits

Professional development books

Job summary

Zeta Charter Schools in New York City is seeking a Chess Teacher to inspire students through strategic chess instruction and competition. The role focuses on building skills from foundational to advanced levels in an on-site elementary and middle school setting.

You will design inquiry-driven lessons, guide students in tournaments, and collaborate with school leaders to support whole-school priorities. A passion for student growth and equity drives our approach to world-class education.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching, coaching, or leading chess programming through private instruction, after-school or community programs.
• Full-time experience teaching chess in an elementary, middle, or high school setting is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading students in competitive chess tournaments with coaching and guidance.
• Mastery of chess, reflected in a player rating of at least 1600, with ability to translate expertise into rigorous, accessible instruction.
• Passion for developing students’ strategic thinking, perseverance, focus, and intellectual confidence.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver inquiry-driven chess instruction that develops students’ strategic thinking, problem-solving, pattern recognition, and focus.
• Build a joyful, inclusive, and rigorous learning environment where students embrace productive struggle and love the game.
• Champion Zeta’s academic goals through chess, strengthening focus and pattern recognition across subjects.
• Drive outcomes by maintaining 100% enrollment across clubs/teams and guiding tournaments.
• Lead a high-quality after-school chess program from foundational skills to mastery and tournament prep.
• Build authentic relationships with students and families to support growth.
• Collaborate with school leaders and participate in weekly professional development.
• Contribute to whole-school priorities with instructional and community initiatives.

Skills

Chess coaching/teaching

School chess instruction

Competitive chess tournament coaching

Chess mastery (1600+ rating)

Student development focus (strategy,焦)

Job description

Zeta Charter Schools in New York City is seeking a Chess Teacher to inspire students through strategic chess instruction and competition. The role focuses on building skills from foundational to advanced levels in an on-site elementary and middle school setting.

You will design inquiry-driven lessons, guide students in tournaments, and collaborate with school leaders to support whole-school priorities. A passion for student growth and equity drives our approach to world-class education.