Elementary Chess Tutor

Grade Potential; Ardmore (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Use your own teaching materials

Invoicing platform

In-person at Ardmore Public Library

Job summary

Grade Potential Tutoring in Ardmore, PA is seeking an in-person chess tutor for weekly 1-hour sessions with two young students (2nd and 3rd grade). Sessions are scheduled for 4–8pm on Mon, Wed, or Fri, to be held at Ardmore Public Library.

The role emphasizes patient, beginner-friendly instruction and consistent progress tracking. Applicants should have tutoring experience, be comfortable traveling within 5–10 miles, and be a non-minor for insurance purposes.

Qualifications

• You have experience teaching/tutoring.
• You are willing to travel within your preferred local radius to meet the student (typically 5–10 miles).
• Due to insurance requirements, applicant must not be a minor.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 1-hour weekly chess tutoring sessions at the Ardmore Public Library.
• Tailor instruction to beginner-level siblings (2nd and 3rd grade).
• Log sessions and manage invoicing via the platform.

Skills

Teaching/tutoring experience

Job description

Ardmore, United States | Posted on 10/15/2026

Grade Potential Tutoring is a leading provider of personalized, in-person tutoring services nationwide. Our mission is to empower students to reach their full potential through tailored, one-on-one educational support. We handle the logistics—from student matching to payment processing—so you can focus on what matters most: helping students succeed.

With flexible in-person tutoring opportunities, subject variety, and a dedicated support team, we ensure tutors have the tools they need to thrive. If you're passionate about education and ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

About the student

• The students are siblings in 2nd and 3rd grade and the family is looking for them to work with a chess tutor. They are at a beginner level. They have been playing chess for over a year but they are young so they are not very skilled.
• The goal is for the students to improve in chess.
• The family wants 1 hour sessions once a week, between 4pm-8pm on either Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.
• The family wants to meet in-person with the tutor at the Ardmore Public Library.

Requirements

• You have experience teaching/tutoring.
• You are willing to travel within your preferred local radius to meet the student (typically 5-10 miles).
• Due to insurance requirements, applicant must not be a minor.

PREFERRED

• You have a teaching certification.
• $26-$30 per hour
• Flexible schedule - choose sessions that fit your availability.
• Professional independence - use your own materials and teaching methods.
• Easy-to-use platform available for logging sessions and invoicing.
• Due to insurance requirements, applicants must not be minors.