Storytellers / Actors / Tutors - Part Time

Story Time Learning; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Training provided

Job summary

Story Time Chess is seeking part-time storytellers/ actors/ tutors to visit schools and communities along the Wasatch Front in Utah. You’ll teach chess through engaging stories using our proven curriculum, with lesson plans, training and ongoing support provided.

Ideal candidates are fun, animated and comfortable working with children aged 3-7, with a passion for teaching and hospitality. After-school hours, with optional in-school time and flexible schedule, pay is $37/hour for teaching and

Qualifications

• Fun, animated, and great with children aged 3-7.
• Passion for teaching and hospitality.
• Organized, responsible, and reliable.
• Excellent communication with families and schools.
• Background in performance, teaching, or early childhood education is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Teach chess through Story Time Chess curriculum via stories, games, and puzzles.
• Lead demo classes and engage with schools and communities.
• Build relationships with schools and community partners.

Skills

Fun personality

Great with kids

Communication

Hospitality

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Storytellers/ Actors/ Tutors – Part Time, the Wasatch FrontAre you a performer/ teacher/ creative person with an eager and optimistic outlook in the the Wasatch Front area? We’re so glad you found us!Story Time Chess is the only company in the world that teaches children as young as 3 years old how to play chess completely through fun and silly stories. No chess experience necessary.We currently have over 100 teachers/ tutors teaching more than 15,000 children a week in New York and Los Angeles, and now we’re expanding into the Wasatch Front!Story Time Chess is in rapid growth mode, doubling every year for the past 4 years, and the demand for creative learning for kids is skyrocketing! We want to bring chess—and our other offerings—to families and schools across the globe.We are looking for fun, creative people with experience working with children. We value fun more than chess mastery. What we want most are people with passion, heart, and joyous hospitality—those who see teaching children and connecting with families as meaningful and rewarding.About the RoleWe’re hiring part-time storytellers/ actors/ tutors to work in schools and communities throughout the the Wasatch Front area.If you can tell a story, you can teach chess!You’ll use our proven curriculum packed with stories, games, and puzzles, designed to make your lessons fun and engaging. We set you up for success with clear lesson plans, training, and ongoing support.In addition to teaching, we welcome candidates who show leadership potential. As Story Time Chess grows, tutors who excel may be considered for a “Super Tutor” role - part teacher, part leader helping to manage and coach a team of tutors, lead demo classes, and build relationships with schools and community partners.RequirementsFun, animated, and great with children aged 3-7Passion for teaching and hospitalityOrganized, responsible, and reliableGreat communicator - responsive to families, schools, and our teamComfortable with outreach (referrals, school contacts, community opportunities)Familiarity with chess is a plus but not requiredBackground in performance, teaching, or early childhood education is a bonusBachelor’s degree preferredBackground check required at hireScheduleAfter school hours primarily, but also some in-school hoursChoose your own hours (Monday to Friday, with optional weekends)Locationthe Wasatch Front, UTPosition Details$37/ hour (teaching rate. Non-teaching/ training time is compensated at $25/ hour)In-personPart-timeStory Time Chess is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.