Empower Kids. Teach Chess. Change Lives. At Chess4Life , we use chess as a vehicle to equip kids with success skills that last a lifetime . If you're passionate about working with children, enjoy chess, and believe learning should be fun, we'd love to meet you. Our 1-hour classes are designed to be high-energy, engaging, and interactive. We're looking for coaches who can bring enthusiasm to every class while guiding students through both chess strategies and valuable life lessons. Why Join Chess4Life? Make a Difference

• Watch students have "aha!" moments and grow in confidence. Better Together
• Join a team that supports and encourages one another. Batteries Included
• Bring your energy and we'll bring the resources and training. Always Improve
• We grow together through feedback, learning, and innovation. F.A.I.L. Fast
• We celebrate the First Attempt In Learning—mistakes help us get better. Others First
• We put our students, families, and teammates at the center of what we do. Fun Environment
• We teach chess, play games, and spark joy while building character.

What You'll Do Lead 1-hour chess classes that are fun, engaging, and structured. Teach students of varying levels using our proven Chess4Life curriculum. Manage a safe and positive learning environment. Track student progress and provide individualized feedback. Communicate effectively with students, parents, and the Chess4Life team. Collaborate with team members to share ideas and continually improve. What We're Looking For Age 18 or older. Chess knowledge and willingness to learn our curriculum. Enjoy working with children; patient, kind, and encouraging. High energy, fun, and comfortable in a classroom setting. Dependable, punctual, and organized. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Confident using computers, email, and digital documents. Able to pass a background check. Classes are Monday

• Friday, 3pm
• 7pm/8pm and one Saturday a month.

Bonus Points If You Have Previous experience teaching or coaching kids. Coaching, mentoring, or classroom management experience. Familiarity with Lichess. Chess4Life is more than a job—it's a chance to inspire the next generation. Ready to join our mission? Apply today and help kids learn, grow, and thrive—one move at a time.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$23.00

• $28.00 per hour Expected hours: 15.0
• 20.

0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Application Question(s): Please describe your chess skill (including any over-the-board or online ratings) and what appeals to you about Chess4Life and this position. Please fully answer this question to be considered. Please describe your experience working with elementary-aged students. Please fully answer this question to be considered.

Work Location:

In person