Chess Coach Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Location: On-site at partner schools or community locations; varies by assignment
Schedule: Typically 1–4 instructional hours per week, primarily after school
Program Length: Approximately 8–10 weeks per assignment
Start Date: Rolling opportunities based on school partner schedules
Compensation: Starting at $50+ per instructional hour, with rates varying by assignment, experience, qualifications, location, scheduling needs, and other program-related factors.

Concorde Education partners with schools and community organizations to provide engaging enrichment programs for elementary, middle, and high school students.

We are seeking enthusiastic instructors from a variety of educational, creative, technical, athletic, and professional backgrounds to lead hands-on, engaging programs in their areas of expertise.

Instructional opportunities may include:

• STEM, engineering, coding, robotics, and technology
• Art, animation, photography, video, and graphic design
• Music, dance, theater, and creative expression
• Chess, strategy games, and academic enrichment
• Cooking, household science, entrepreneurship, and career exploration
• Sports, fitness, yoga, movement, and wellness
• Tutoring, literacy, study skills, and other educational programs

Depending on the assignment, instructors may:

• Deliver engaging, age-appropriate instruction.
• Prepare for sessions using provided curriculum, approved lesson plans, or appropriate instructor-developed activities.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed learning environment.
• Encourage student participation and adapt instruction to different ages and experience levels.
• Maintain appropriate student supervision and follow school safety and site procedures.
• Communicate professionally with school personnel and Concorde Education regarding attendance, scheduling, and program needs.
• Arrive prepared and on time for scheduled sessions.

We are interested in candidates who bring relevant subject knowledge and experience working with young people.

Preferred qualifications include:

• 60+ completed college credits or relevant professional experience appropriate to the assignment.
• Experience teaching, coaching, tutoring, mentoring, instructing, or leading youth programs.
• Experience working with children or adolescents in schools, camps, community programs, or similar settings.
• Strong communication, leadership, organization, and classroom management skills.
• Reliability and professionalism.

Candidates from a wide range of professional and educational backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Program resources vary by assignment. Some programs include established curriculum and lesson plans, while others allow instructors to incorporate their own age-appropriate activities and professional expertise within program and school guidelines.

These are part-time, independent contractor instructional opportunities. Specific assignments vary based on school and program needs, including subject area, location, schedule, grade level, enrollment, and program duration.

Compensation and assignment details are provided before an instructor accepts an assignment.

Submitting an application or completing screening and onboarding does not guarantee an assignment, minimum hours, future work, or continued engagement. Assignment offers may be contingent upon program availability, qualifications, scheduling compatibility, school partner requirements or approval, and completion of any legally required screening or clearance process.

Applicants should not provide criminal history information unless specifically requested through an applicable, legally compliant screening process.

Concorde Education provides equal opportunity in the selection of independent contractors and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Where applicable, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with applicable Fair Chance and Ban-the-Box requirements.