Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) Instructor

Concorde Education • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Concorde Education partners with schools and educational organizations nationwide to provide hands-on enrichment programs for K–12 students. Independent instructional contractors may lead in-person Pokémon Trading Card Game enrichment programs at partner schools, generally for elementary and middle school students, with possible opportunities for other grade levels. Programs typically run for approximately 8–10 weeks and involve about 1–4 instructional hours per week, primarily after school. Start dates are rolling throughout the school year, and assignment details vary by partner school needs.

Instruction may cover Pokémon TCG rules and mechanics, gameplay strategies, deck-building, friendly matches, and structured group activities. Programs use age-appropriate gameplay to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, mathematical reasoning, strategic decision-making, communication, and sportsmanship. Formal teaching certification is not required. Compensation generally starts at $50+ per completed instructional hour, with rates determined by assignment and other factors. These are potential independent contractor assignments, not employee positions; availability and hours are not guaranteed.

Requirements

• Strong familiarity with Pokémon Trading Card Game rules, mechanics, and gameplay is preferred.
• Experience building and playing Pokémon TCG decks is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to explain game rules and strategies clearly to K–12 students.
• Enthusiasm for Pokémon TCG and strategy-based learning.
• Ability to engage students with varying skill levels.
• Reliability, professionalism, and organizational skills.
• Availability to provide in-person instruction at partner schools.
• Ability to meet applicable background screening and school clearance requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Participation in organized Pokémon TCG events, leagues, or tournaments.
• Experience with competitive or recreational trading card games.
• Background in gaming clubs, hobby shops, or tabletop gaming communities.
• Experience teaching strategy games, chess, or other critical-thinking activities.
• Teaching, tutoring, coaching, mentoring, or youth enrichment experience.
• Prior classroom teaching experience (helpful but not required).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate instructional activities aligned with the agreed program scope.
• Teach Pokémon TCG rules, gameplay mechanics, and strategic concepts through demonstrations and hands-on activities.
• Guide students through deck-building exercises, practice matches, and structured gameplay.
• Encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and positive social interaction.
• Promote fair play, sportsmanship, and respectful competition.
• Adapt instructional approaches for beginners and students with varying experience levels.
• Maintain a professional, supportive, and respectful learning environment.
• Communicate appropriately with designated school or Concorde Education contacts about assignment-related matters.
• Follow applicable school-site safety, student supervision, and conduct requirements.

What This Job Offers

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