Chess Instructor for K-12 After School

At Togetherhood, we’re building something special: a vibrant marketplace where passionate educators meet schools and communities hungry for enrichment. Whether it’s arts & crafts, basketball, breakdancing, chess, or STEM, we match talented instructors with opportunities to share their skills and spark joy in the next generation.

 

Our mission is simple but powerful: “to infuse every community with high quality enrichment and education.” We're here to support you in sharing your craft, your voice, and your passion with kids who are ready to learn and grow. If you're a dynamic instructor who loves what you teach and why you teach it, we'd love for you to be part of Togetherhood.

How To Apply

• Click the Link!
• Provide a resume showcasing any relevant experience working with kids
• If you lack classroom experience, please share any other work you've done with kids, formal or informal — either in a cover letter, or there’s a space on the application questionnaire

 

What to Expect

• If your resume is a fit, we’ll reach out to set up a screening call on Google Meet
• The final step of the process is onboarding into our platform, ready to accept classes!

As a member of our network, you will be matched with opportunities to teach Chess to K-12 students at schools, buildings, and communities across NYC. These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 6 weeks to 18 weeks.

Develop age-appropriate Chess curriculum for after-school students

Lead weekly in-person classes with enthusiasm and expertise

Establish a well-structured and lively classroom that keeps students engaged

Foster a positive, supportive, and encouraging learning environment for students of varying skill levels

Build connections with students in a warm and inclusive environment

Track student growth and offer positive, helpful feedback

Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to teach

Create a memorable experience for the children in your class

A fun, enthusiastic, adaptable instructor, with experience teaching school age children, and who: