Kids' After-School Chess Coach — Flexible Hours

Chess Wizards, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Chess Wizards in Dallas, TX is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to join our after-school enrichment program. You will lead fun, interactive chess classes for elementary students, using our structured curriculum to teach fundamentals and promote good sportsmanship.

This role offers flexible hours (1–5 classes per week), travel to local schools, mileage reimbursement, and full training. You’ll arrive prepared, manage classrooms confidently, and help students develop problem-solving and

Qualifications

• Experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar).
• Comfort leading a class independently and creating interactive, friendly, and fun sessions.
• Professional, positive, and kid-friendly demeanor.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals; explain movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics age-appropriately.
• Ability to connect chess problem-solving to real-life problem-solving.
• Reliable transportation and ability to drive between locations.
• Availability on weekday afternoons (2:00 PM–5:00 PM) to teach 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.
• Adhere to 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 work with kids

Classroom management

Engaging teaching

Chess fundamentals

Punctuality & reliability

Transport between locations

Job description

Chess Wizards in Dallas, TX is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors to join our after-school enrichment program. You will lead fun, interactive chess classes for elementary students, using our structured curriculum to teach fundamentals and promote good sportsmanship.

This role offers flexible hours (1–5 classes per week), travel to local schools, mileage reimbursement, and full training. You’ll arrive prepared, manage classrooms confidently, and help students develop problem-solving and