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Chess Instructor

Cascadeenrichment, Snoqualmie, WA, United States


$10 per student per class (1-hour class)

(For example, an 8-student class would be paid

$80 for the hour .)

Because this is a recurring weekly class, most months include

4–5 class sessions . For example, a full class of 8 students would typically earn:

If teaching two full classes per week (each with 8 students), monthly earnings would typically be:

Sample schedules may include:

Saturday: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Monday: 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM

Actual monthly earnings will vary based on enrollment and the number of class occurrences in a given month.

Instructors who run multiple weekly classes can increase their monthly earnings accordingly.

Position Overview
Cascade Enrichment is seeking engaging and dependable Chess Instructors to lead small group classes for elementary and middle school students.

Classes are held once per week (1 hour), with instructors having the flexibility to schedule classes on weekday evenings (6:15 PM or later) or weekends at our Snoqualmie Learning Center.

Cascade Enrichment provides the space, chess materials, marketing, enrollment, and administrative support—so instructors can focus on creating a fun, structured, and educational experience for students.

Responsibilities

Lead engaging, age-appropriate chess classes for small groups (up to 8 students)

Teach fundamental through intermediate chess concepts (rules, strategy, gameplay, sportsmanship)

Create a positive, structured, and encouraging learning environment

Support students at varying skill levels within the same class

Set up and clean up materials before and after class

Start and end classes on time

Communicate professionally with staff and families as needed

Track attendance and provide basic updates when requested

Follow Cascade Enrichment expectations and classroom procedures

Scheduling

1–2 regularly occurring

classes

per week (1 hour each)

Weekday evenings (6:15 PM or later) and/or weekends

Classes run based on enrollment

Minimum Qualifications

Must be 18 years or older

Strong knowledge of chess

Chess Rating

Experience working with children preferred

Strong communication and classroom management skills

Reliable, professional, and engaging

Ability to pass a background check

Performance-based pay that grows with enrollment

All marketing, registration, and payment handled by our team

Fully equipped classroom and chess materials provided

Administrative support so you can focus on teaching

Opportunity to build teaching experience and grow your own classes

Additional Information
Cascade Enrichment may support instructor development for qualified candidates (such as curriculum resources, training materials, or chess program support).

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