Part-Time Youth Chess Instructor for After School Classes

Job Summary:

Yearn 2 Learn Academy is seeking a reliable, engaging, and student-centered Chess Instructor to teach in-person beginner and intermediate youth chess classes in Lathrop, CA. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children, can lead a structured and positive classroom, and can help students build strong fundamentals, confidence, and tournament readiness.

This role is ideal for a coach who can teach both beginner and intermediate students, maintain a productive classroom environment, and communicate professionally regarding attendance, lesson flow, and student progress.

Responsibilities:

• Teach in-person chess classes for beginner and intermediate students
• Lead fun, structured, and educational lessons
• Teach chess fundamentals, tactics, strategy, notation, sportsmanship, and game review
• Adjust instruction based on student level and pace
• Manage classroom behavior positively and effectively
• Keep students engaged and focused in a group setting
• Track attendance and provide brief updates after class as needed
• Assist with in-house games, practice matches, and tournament preparation when needed
• Submit simple class notes or tournament reports if requested
• Arrive on time and maintain a dependable, professional presence

Qualifications:

• Experience teaching chess to children in a group setting
• Ability to teach both beginner and intermediate students
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Reliable, organized, and professional
• Ability to explain concepts clearly to younger learners
• Comfortable leading small-group in-person classes

Preferred Qualifications:

• USCF rating, FIDE rating, or equivalent online playing strength
• USCF 1200+ preferred for this role
• Experience with scholastic chess, after-school programs, camps, or clubs
• Tournament experience as a player, coach, or organizer
• Experience preparing students for local tournaments
• Willingness to complete required youth safety/background screening if needed

Schedule:

• Weekday afternoons / early evenings
• Occasional weekend event or tournament support may be available
• Specific days and times will depend on program schedule and candidate availability

Compensation Notes:

Compensation depends on experience, teaching ability, playing strength, and whether the role includes only instruction or additional responsibilities such as tournament support or reporting.

What We Value:

We are looking for more than a strong chess player. We value instructors who are dependable, positive, organized, great with children, and able to help build a high-quality experience for students and families.

To Apply, Please Send:

• Resume or summary of teaching/coaching experience
• Chess background and current/highest rating
• Availability
• Brief note about your experience working with children
• Short answer to these questions:
• What is your current chess rating (USCF, FIDE, Chess.com, or Lichess)?
• What experience do you have teaching children in a classroom, camp, club, or tutoring setting?

Pay: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral program

Work Location: In person