Kids' After-School Chess Coach | Flexible Hours

Chess Wizards, Inc.; Wylie (TX); Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Free chess classes

Advancement opportunities

Flexible schedule

Company culture

Job summary

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

Typical sessions run weekday afternoons (2:00 PM–5:00 PM) with flexible scheduling 1–5 classes per week. Travel to local schools is required, and mileage is reimbursed. Relocation is not provided.

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.
• Genuine desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals and ability to explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics.
• Ability to connect chess problem-solving to real-life problem-solving.
• Reliable personal transportation and ability to drive between locations.
• Weekday afternoons availability (2:00 PM–5:00 PM) for 1–5 classes per week.
• Commitment to school safety protocols and strict adherence to policies.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 arrivals, 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 teaching

Independent teaching

Kid-friendly demeanor

Role model

Chess fundamentals

Chess explanation

Problem-solving relate to real life

Reliable transportation

Afternoons 2-5

School safety compliance

Punctuality

Tools

Mileage reimbursement

Job description

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

Typical sessions run weekday afternoons (2:00 PM–5:00 PM) with flexible scheduling 1–5 classes per week. Travel to local schools is required, and mileage is reimbursed. Relocation is not provided.