Storytellers / Actors / Tutors - Part Time

Story Time Learning; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Story Time Learning in Littleton, CO is seeking part-time storytellers, actors and tutors to bring chess-themed lessons to schools and communities. You will travel between sites, lead classes, and engage children aged 3-8 with our engaging curriculum.

You will be paid $30 per teaching hour (training time at $20/hour) with flexible after-school hours and potential for growth into leadership roles within the team.

Qualifications

• Fun, animated and great with children aged 3-8.
• Passion for teaching and hospitality.
• Organized, responsible and reliable.
• Great communicator—responsive to families, schools, and our team.
• Comfortable with outreach (referrals, school contacts, community opportunities).

Responsibilities

• Lead classes and work with students on-site across Littleton and Highlands Ranch.
• Travel between schools and communities to deliver lessons.
• Follow a proven curriculum packed with stories, games, and puzzles.
• Contribute to leadership opportunities as the program grows.

Skills

Storytelling

Teaching

Communication

Organization

Outreach

Performance

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Storytellers/ Actors/ Tutors – Part Time, Littleton and Highlands RanchAre you a performer/ teacher/ creative person with an eager and optimistic outlook in the Littleton/Highlands Ranch 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 other states around the USA, and now we’re expanding into Littleton and Highlands Ranch!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, and tutors to work in schools and communities throughout the Littleton and Highlands Ranch area. Tutors will travel between schools, leading classes and working with students on-site.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 3-8Passion 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 preferred but not requiredBackground check required at hireHaving a reliable transportation is a plusScheduleAfter school hours primarily, but also some in-school hoursFlexible scheduling: share your availability (Monday to Friday, with optional weekends) and we’ll match you with classes that fitLocationLittleton, COPosition Details$30/ hour (teaching rate. Non-teaching/ training time is compensated at $20/ 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.