Creative Kids Enrichment Teacher & Tutor - NYC

Story Time Learning; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,460 - 64,747; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly teaching rate

Paid training

Flexible weekday schedule

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Story Time Learning in New York City is seeking Creative Kids Enrichment Teachers to lead fun and engaging classes for children aged 3-7. Successful candidates will utilize our unique curriculum that incorporates stories, games, and puzzles to teach chess.

We value creativity and enthusiasm over chess mastery. This part-time role offers flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth as we expand our offerings.

Qualifications

• Energetic, creative, and fun demeanor.
• Background in performance, teaching, or early childhood education is a bonus.
• Familiarity with chess is a plus but not required.
• Background check required at hire.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Lead classes in schools and community programs.
• Use a proven curriculum packed with stories, games, and puzzles.
• Engage with families and respond to their inquiries.

Skills

Great with children aged 3-7

Passion for teaching

Organized and responsible

Great communicator

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

# Creative Kids Enrichment Teacher & Tutor - NYCNew York, NYTutorContractor# **Creative Kids Enrichment Teacher & Tutor – Part Time, New York City**Do you love working with young children? Are you energetic, creative, reliable, and fun?Story Time Chess is the only company in the world that teaches children as young as 3 years old how to play chess completely through fun and silly stories. **No chess experience necessary.**We’re hiring part-time teachers and tutors to lead classes in schools and community programs throughout New York City, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and surrounding areas.We currently have over 100 teachers / tutors teaching more than 15,000 children a week in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Orlando, and the demand keeps growing!Story Time Chess is in rapid growth mode, doubling every year for the past 4 years, and the demand for creative learning for kids is skyrocketing! We want to bring chess—and our other offerings—to families and schools across the globe.We are looking for fun, creative people with experience working with children. We value **fun** more than chess mastery. What we want most are people with passion, heart, and joyous hospitality—those who see teaching children and connecting with families as meaningful and rewarding.### **About the Role**If you can tell a story, you can teach chess!You’ll use our proven curriculum packed with stories, games, and puzzles, designed to make your lessons fun and engaging. We set you up for success with clear lesson plans, training, and ongoing support.Perfect For teachers, college and graduate students, early childhood educators, performers and creative professionals.**What We Offer*** Competitive hourly teaching rate* Paid training* Flexible weekday schedule* In-person* Opportunities for growth as we expand**Requirements*** Fun, animated, and great with children aged 3-7* Passion for teaching and hospitality* Organized, responsible, and reliable* Great communicator - responsive to families, schools, and our team* Familiarity with chess is a plus but **not required*** Background in performance, teaching, or early childhood education is a bonus* Bachelor’s degree preferred* Background check required at hire* Reliable transportation required**Schedule*** Primarily weekday afternoons* Optional weekend opportunities* Flexible part-time scheduling**Location*** New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx)Story Time Chess is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.## Job detailsLocation: New York, NYTeam: TutorType: ContractorPay: $40 / hourPosted: June 24, 2026