Chess Teacher Chess-Ed Chicago, IL Job Details Part-time | Contract $45

• $75 an hour 20 hours ago Qualifications School experience Interpersonal skills Working with students Performing background checks Student engagement classroom management Full Job Description Chess-Ed is interviewing and hiring chess instructors to teach at various elementary schools for the contractual part time position 2026-2027 school year in Chicago, Illinois and throughout the suburbs.

The applicant will be required to get a background check.

• Must be willing to travel 100% (you may teach one or more classes this will be your option and/or need, which can translate to how often you travel) to teach at various locations. Wage range $45
• 75 per school taught.

Positions available throughout the day and for 1 day or all 5 days. Weekend opportunities may be available. Immediate openings for instructors that have taught beginning-novice, continuing-intermediate, and/or advanced school students. This position is for in-person classes. Please do not apply if you are not available for in-person and available to work in Chicago/surrounding suburbs .

• We may offer remote work as needed. We do not offer relocation

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MUST ALREADY LIVE IN CHICAGO OR SURROUNDING AREA.

Ideal candidate for group chess lessons in the North Shore area of Chicago and possess teaching and basic chess technical knowledge. Need a car and cell.

The qualities needed:

• Knowledge of Chess
• Reliable
• Punctual
• Committed
• Enthusiastic
• Articulate
• personable.
• Previous experience teaching children a plus Classroom management skills
• A car or reliable transportation
• Willing to commute/travel to schools 100% of the time
• Cell phone
• Able to commit to a schedule
• Team player
• Communication skills
• Clear background check
• Virtus "Child Protection" certification a plus Please forward a cover letter and resume.

For more about Chess-Ed, please visit www.chess-ed.com

Work Remotely No Job Types:

Part-time, Contract Pay:

$45.00

• $75.

00 per hour Application Question(s): If it's not listed on your resume, please tell us about your chess experience. Most of our programs are after school are you available to teach between the hours of 2-5pm? Are you able to commute to the Chicago area and surrounding suburbs? Which area do you reside? Would traveling more than 30 minutes be an issue for you? Have you participated in any tournaments, or do you have a rating on any chess platform, such as Chess.com or Lichess.org? Do you have a car? (A car is require-Please do not apply if you do not have a car) For the percentage of traveling-please note: you may teach one or more classes this will be your option and/or the need, which can translate to how often you travel

• Please let us know that you understand that.

What is your favorite opening for white? What is your favorite opening for black? What tactic do you use consistently? Are you familiar with notation for chess?

Location:

Chicago, IL (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Chicago, IL (Required) Willingness to travel: 100% (Required)

Work Location:

On the road