Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • San Francisco, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors for its after-school enrichment program in San Francisco, California. Instructors lead fun, interactive chess classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students, using a structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and encourage good sportsmanship. The role involves independently guiding activities, maintaining a positive and engaging classroom, and redirecting student behavior when needed.

Classes take place at local schools on weekday afternoons, typically starting between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Instructors teach between one and five classes per week, depending on local school availability. A typical class commitment is approximately one hour and thirty minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Instructors travel to assigned school locations and follow school safety procedures, including supervising students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities. The position pays $55–$75 per class, with mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way from the instructor’s home or work location.

Chess Wizards provides full training, ongoing support, curriculum and materials, free chess classes, opportunities for advancement, work flexibility, and a positive company culture. The position is based in San Francisco. Relocation assistance is not provided; candidates must currently live in the area or be willing to relocate at their own expense.

Requirements

• Experience working with groups of children through teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar work.
• Ability to lead a class independently and create interactive, friendly, and fun sessions.
• Upbeat, engaging, professional, positive, and kid-friendly demeanor.
• Genuine desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals, including the ability to 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 ability to drive between locations.
• Availability on weekday afternoons for class start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, for one to five classes per week depending on local school availability.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols; strong reliability and strict adherence to safety and school policies when independently supervising children.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
• Submit a resume detailing relevant experience, including work with children and any teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience.
• Complete the required application questionnaire about interest in the role, experience working with children, and qualifications to teach chess.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for groups of 10–15 elementary students.
• Use the structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and promote good sportsmanship.
• Guide activities, keep students engaged, and redirect behavior when needed.
• Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity.
• Encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking, including connections between chess and real-life problem-solving.
• Follow school safety protocols and supervise students during arrival, dismissal, and in-class activities.
• Travel to assigned local school sites for each session.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $55–$75 per class.
• Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip) from home or work location.
• Full training and ongoing support.
• Full curriculum and materials.
• Free chess classes.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Work flexibility.
• Great company culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed