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Silicon Valley Chess Kids

Chess Coach — After-School Classes (San Francisco)

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A Self-Enrichment Teacher teaches classes that are taken by people wishing to learn new skills; they may be in academic subjects but generally do not lead to a degree or certification. Leads group classes or gives private instruction, and manages scheduling, advertising and record keeping. Works in a community education program or independently.

$41,411 / year median in California

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Chess Coach — After-School Classes (San Francisco) Silicon Valley Chess Kids San Francisco, CA Job Details Part-time $30 - $60 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Professional development assistance Qualifications School experience Parent collaboration Personal service experience with children Working with students Parent communication in school administration Teaching Working with youth Full Job Description Company for this job SV Chess Kids About the Role SV Chess Kids is a growing chess enrichment program teaching children ages 4-14 across the Bay Area, now expanding into San Francisco. We're looking for a warm, patient, and enthusiastic chess coach to lead after-school group classes for young learners, helping them build focus, logic, and confidence through structured, play-based lessons. What You'll Do Lead engaging, play-based after-school chess classes for children ages 4-14 Teach fundamental concepts — piece names, movement, basic rules, tactics — through games, puzzles, and structured activities appropriate to each age group Foster early cognitive skills through chess: focus, memory, problem-solving, and patience Follow SV Chess Academy's provided curriculum and teaching resources (training included) Manage classroom behavior and keep sessions structured and engaging for groups of students Provide brief updates to parents on student progress when relevant
Requirements Must-have:
Experience teaching or working with children (ages 4-14), whether in tutoring, schools, camps, coaching, or similar settings Chess rating above 1,000 on Chess.com or Lichess (online rating accepted) Available for weekday after-school classes, 2:00-5:00 PM , in San Francisco Consistent and punctual — families depend on a steady weekly schedule Warm, clear communication style with both kids and parents Reliable transportation
Nice-to-have:
Formal chess coaching or tutoring experience
USCF/FIDE
tournament experience Early childhood or youth education background Experience with play-based or game-based learning approaches How to Apply Please include: A short introduction and your experience working with kids (ages, formats, settings) Your chess rating (Chess.com or Lichess link welcome) Your weekday availability in San Francisco between 2-5 PM Your compensation rate expectations and any relevant references
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$30.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
Professional development assistance
Work Location:
In person