Chess Instructor | Fall

About the role

Successful candidates will complete their onboarding and training during the summer, with active teaching assignments commencing in the fall. Classes run Monday–Friday between 2 pm and 5 pm at local schools.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 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; ability to clearly and confidently explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics in an age-appropriate way
• Ability to connect chess problem-solving to real-life problem-solving
• Reliable personal transportation and the ability to drive between locations
• Availability on weekday afternoons, with class start times falling within the 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM window, to teach 1–5 classes per week (specific number depends on availability at local partner schools)
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols to protect students’ well-being
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills

Pay

Competitive pay of $55–$75 per class. Typical class time is approximately one hour and thirty minutes, which includes pre-class setup, instructional time, and post-class responsibilities.

Schedule

Teach a minimum of 1 class up to a maximum of 5 classes per week. Classes are scheduled on weekday afternoons, with start times typically falling between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM at various local schools.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement provided for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip), from your home or work location
• Full curriculum and materials provided
• Free chess classes
• Opportunities for advancement
• Work flexibility and great company culture

Application Requirements

• Resume detailing relevant experience, including working with children in educational, recreational, or mentoring settings, as well as any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience
• Completion of a required questionnaire covering interest in the role, experience with children, and qualifications to teach chess

Location Requirement

This position is based in Diamond Bar, CA 91765. Relocation assistance is not provided; candidates must be currently residing in the area or willing to relocate at their own expense.