Creative Kids Enrichment Teacher & Tutor (Part-Time)

Story Time Learning; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Story Time Chess is seeking Creative Kids Enrichment Teachers and Tutors for Nashville to bring our playful chess lessons to young children in schools and community programs.

You’ll use a story-driven curriculum, receive training, and teach mostly weekday afternoons with a flexible part-time schedule. A passion for teaching, hospitality, and reliable communication with families and schools is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 3-7 is preferred.
• Ability to tell stories and make lessons engaging.
• Excellent communication with families and schools.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-person classes in schools and community programs in Nashville area.
• Deliver curriculum packed with stories, games, and puzzles.
• Follow lesson plans, with training and ongoing support provided.

Skills

Teaching

Storytelling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Creative Kids Enrichment Teacher & Tutor – Part Time, NashvilleDo 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 the Nashville area, including East Nashville, Green Hills, Belle Meade, Brentwood, Franklin, 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, Orlando, Maryland, Tulsa, and now we’re expanding into Nashville!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 RoleIf 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$25-$30/hour teaching ratePaid trainingFlexible weekday scheduleIn-personOpportunities for growth as we expand in NashvilleRequirementsFun, animated, and great with children aged 3-7Passion for teaching and hospitalityOrganized, responsible, and reliableGreat communicator - responsive to families, schools, and our teamFamiliarity with chess is a plus but not requiredBackground in performance, teaching, or early childhood education is a bonusBachelor’s degree preferredBackground check required at hireReliable transportation requiredSchedulePrimarily weekday afternoonsOptional weekend opportunitiesFlexible part-time schedulingLocationNashville, TennesseeStory 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.