Part Time After School Chess Teacher

Job description

Are you looking for a PART TIME, IN PERSON job? How would you like to teach chess to children and get paid for it!

Youth Enrichment League's mission is to enrich the lives of children to THINK, LEARN and PLAYING WELL. Youth Enrichment League partners with local communities to offer children, primarily in grades K-5, a variety of enrichment opportunities, i.e. chess, LEGOs, Fencing, and more. If you are searching for LEGOs or other opportunities, please see all current job opportunities via our webpage: https://www.really.com/cmp/Youth-Enrichment-League?from=mobviewjob&tk=1fd0a951vu38i800&fromjk=1fc635e9d4645c4c&attributionid=mobvjcmp

BENEFITS:

• Paid training includes an orientation of our policies and procedures as well as class specific training.
• This position allows you to gain experience in teaching kids, in as little as 3-5 hours per week, and offers a prospective as a possible career path.
• Get paid $5 for arriving 15 minutes early to class and mileage one way from your home to the school over 15 miles.
• Instructors are given all the supplies they need to flourish in an after school setting. Supplies typically are one medium to large suitcase and one small duffel bag of materials. Supplies vary depending on subject and course.

In this PART TIME CHESS TEACHER position you will be responsible for the following:

• CAN DO ATTITUDE: Going above and beyond to ENGAGE students in your pre-packaged lessons teaching basic chess skills.
• STEWARDSHIP AND SAFETY: Following our COVID 19 and all other safety policies.
• SCHEDULE: Working 3-5 hours per week, in one hour per day blocks.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPECTATIONS:

• Experience working with children is preferred. Experience examples include: youth summer camps, youth coaching, Sunday School instruction, baby sitting, having children of your own, etc.
• Chess should have a basic understanding of the game of chess (i.e. piece movement, capturing, check, checkmate).
• Availability during weekday after school hours (3:00-5:30PM). A couple evening chess classes also available to teach.
• A reliable vehicle.
• A valid Drivers License and ability to transport and store supplies needed to teach class.

NOTE: Background check is required

*Classes begin January 2026*

More after school part time teaching opportunities- In addition to Chess classes, {YEL!} offers opportunities in the following subjects:

• LEGO
• Fencing
• Robotics
• Coding
• Fencing

Note: Teachers often teach more than one subject. Our busiest teachers teach multiple subjects.

Think, Learn and Play Well with {YEL!}

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral program

Application Question(s):

• What is your experience level with Chess? (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced/USCF-rated)

Experience:

• Coaching/Tutoring/Teaching/Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $30 - $35