Kids Chess Coach — Flexible Hours & Travel Pay

Chess Wizards, Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Chess Wizards, Inc. in Jersey City, NJ is seeking enthusiastic instructors to lead after-school chess classes for elementary students. Flexible 1–5 classes per week with classes typically 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and mileage reimbursement for travel. Full training, curriculum, and ongoing support provided.

Candidates should have experience with groups of children, strong chess knowledge, and a professional, kid-friendly demeanor. Reliable transportation and commitment to safety are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with groups of children (teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar).
• Ability to lead a class independently and create 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 moves, basic strategy, and simple tactics to children.
• Ability to connect chess problem-solving to real-life problem-solving.
• Reliable personal transportation and ability to drive between locations.
• Weekday afternoon availability (2:00 PM–5:00 PM) for 1–5 classes per week.
• Commitment to safety policies and supervision of students.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

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

Engaging sessions

Chess fundamentals

Real-life problemSolving

Reliable transportation

Punctuality

Time management

Professional demeanor

Driver with own transport

Job description

Chess Wizards, Inc. in Jersey City, NJ is seeking enthusiastic instructors to lead after-school chess classes for elementary students. Flexible 1–5 classes per week with classes typically 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and mileage reimbursement for travel. Full training, curriculum, and ongoing support provided.

Candidates should have experience with groups of children, strong chess knowledge, and a professional, kid-friendly demeanor. Reliable transportation and commitment to safety are required.