Elementary Chess Coach — Flexible Hours, Travel Reimbursement

Chess Wizards, Inc.; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free chess classes

Opportunities for advancement

Work flexibility

Job summary

Chess Wizards, Inc. is seeking enthusiastic instructors to join our after-school enrichment program in West Chester, PA. Teach chess to elementary students using our curriculum, keeping classes engaging and safe.

This is a fall-season role with sessions typically after school, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM, with travel to local schools and mileage reimbursement for longer trips. Ideal candidates have experience working with children and can explain chess fundamentals in age-appropriate terms.

Qualifications

• Experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar)
• Comfort leading a class independently
• Professional, positive, kid-friendly demeanor
• Genuine desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals and ability to explain movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics to kids
• Ability to connect chess problem-solving to real-life problems
• Reliable transportation and ability to drive between locations
• Weekday afternoon availability (2:00 PM–5:00 PM) for 1–5 classes per week
• Commitment to school safety protocols and reliability

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 elementary students
• Use structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and sportsmanship
• Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity
• Encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking
• Follow school safety protocols 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

Skills

Group instruction

Independent teaching

Child-friendly

Chess fundamentals

Problem solving

Reliable transportation

Weekday afternoon availability

Safety protocols

Punctuality

Job description

Chess Wizards, Inc. is seeking enthusiastic instructors to join our after-school enrichment program in West Chester, PA. Teach chess to elementary students using our curriculum, keeping classes engaging and safe.

This is a fall-season role with sessions typically after school, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM, with travel to local schools and mileage reimbursement for longer trips. Ideal candidates have experience working with children and can explain chess fundamentals in age-appropriate terms.