Chess Instructor | Fall

Chess Wizards • Santa Monica, CA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Chess Wizards is seeking an enthusiastic, reliable instructor to lead after-school chess enrichment classes for elementary students in Santa Monica, California. Instructors teach groups of approximately 10–15 students using the company’s structured curriculum, helping students learn chess fundamentals, good sportsmanship, and problem-solving skills while maintaining a positive and engaging classroom environment.

Classes take place at local schools on weekday afternoons, with start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Instructors teach from one to five classes per week depending on local school availability. A typical class takes approximately one hour and 30 minutes, including setup, instruction, and post-class responsibilities. The role requires travel between local school sites and independent supervision of children in accordance with school safety protocols.

Chess Wizards provides full training, ongoing support, curriculum and materials, and free chess classes. The position is based in Santa Monica; relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

• Experience working with groups of children in teaching, tutoring, coaching, camp counseling, or a similar setting.
• Ability to lead a class independently and create interactive, friendly, and fun sessions.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals, including the ability to explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics in an age-appropriate way.
• Professional, positive, upbeat, engaging, and kid-friendly demeanor.
• Genuine desire to be a positive role model and promote good sportsmanship.
• Reliable personal transportation and ability to drive between locations.
• Availability on weekday afternoons, with class start times between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, to teach one to five classes per week depending on local school availability.
• Commitment to implementing school safety protocols and strict adherence to safety and school policies while supervising children independently.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills.
• Applicants must currently reside in the Santa Monica area or be willing to relocate at their own expense.
• 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 students’ 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 exceeding 15 miles one way (30 miles roundtrip), from home or work location.
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed