Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Walnut Creek, CA

25d • $55 - $75 • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking an enthusiastic, reliable instructor to lead after-school chess enrichment classes for elementary students in Walnut Creek, California. Instructors teach groups of approximately 10–15 students using a structured curriculum, making chess instruction interactive, age-appropriate, and engaging while fostering sportsmanship, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. The role involves independently managing a lively classroom, redirecting behavior when needed, and following school safety protocols while supervising students during arrival, dismissal, and class activities.

Instructors travel to local school sites for each session and are expected to arrive punctually and prepared. Classes are scheduled on weekday afternoons, with start times typically between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Instructors teach between one and five classes per week, depending on local school availability. Typical class time is approximately one hour and thirty minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. Mileage reimbursement is provided for trips exceeding 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 Walnut Creek, CA; relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

• Experience working with groups of children through teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or similar activities.
• Comfort leading a class independently and creating interactive, friendly, and fun sessions.
• Professional, positive, kid-friendly demeanor.
• Genuine desire to serve as 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, and ability to teach one to five classes per week depending on local school availability.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and protecting students’ well-being.
• Strong reliability, punctuality, and time-management skills, including strict adherence to safety and school policies.
• 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.
• Currently reside in the Walnut Creek, CA area or be willing to relocate at personal expense.

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.
• Follow school safety protocols and supervise students 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $55–$75 per class.
• Flexible hours, with one to five classes per week depending on local school availability.
• Mileage reimbursement for trips over 15 miles one way.
• Full training and ongoing support.
• Full curriculum and materials provided.
• 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