Chess Coach - Part-Time, gt.school; Remote

You have earned legitimate chess credentials through years of dedication—not to drill fundamentals, but to develop serious competitors. You seek students who engage deeply, challenge ideas, and return eager to improve. You aim to cultivate champions. If this resonates, this position is for you.

GT School serves gifted K–8 students pursuing high‑stakes learning rather than casual enrichment. This position transforms talented players into assured competitors who excel under pressure. You will facilitate live virtual workshops, provide tournament‑centered coaching, and develop reusable instructional materials that elevate standards across GT Anywhere and GT campuses.

This is not conventional chess tutoring. GT recruits accomplished competitors, not general instructors. You will engage with driven students, defined skill tiers, and concrete objectives. Excellence in this role manifests through rating improvements, enhanced decision‑making under time constraints, and tournament outcomes that families value.

If you possess elite chess accomplishments, can instruct effectively on camera, and aspire to guide the next wave of champions, we invite you to connect.

• Facilitate 2–4 live virtual domain workshops weekly (60–90 minutes) covering advanced strategy, tactical patterns, and competitive play
• Evaluate individual student skill levels and tailor instruction to ensure each session is challenging, engaging, and builds confidence
• Prepare students for upcoming tournaments via mock matches, game analysis, and customized improvement plans
• Monitor student advancement against benchmarks and leverage game data to address the most critical skill gaps
• Develop reusable lesson frameworks, puzzle sets, and strategy resources that other specialists can implement consistently

• Deliver casual beginner instruction that lacks competitive focus
• Invest time in administrative meetings or navigate cumbersome bureaucracy
• Provide generic, uniform coaching that disregards individual student goals and tournament schedules
• Operate without evidence of impact—measurable results and progress define success

This position ensures gifted K–8 chess students develop tournament readiness and achieve measurable success in competitions that validate GT School's real‑stakes commitment to families.

• Documented elite chess achievement (FIDE title, national/state ranking, high rating, or major tournament win)
• Minimum 6 months of teaching, coaching, or mentoring experience with demonstrable examples of student improvement
• Capacity to explain advanced concepts in clear language that gifted K–8 students can implement in games
• Effective virtual presence and proficiency in delivering high‑energy sessions via video
• Availability for 5–10 hours per week
• Dependable internet connection and professional video setup appropriate for live instruction
• Willingness to submit credentials or a portfolio for verification

GT School is revolutionizing education with AI, expert coaching, and 50+ years of learning science. They blend cutting‑edge tech with data‑driven insights to unlock every student's full potential. They're on a mission to disrupt the broken education system and unleash the true potential of gifted minds. Forget the one‑size‑fits‑all approach that leaves brilliant students bored and disengaged. This school has tossed the rulebook and created a modern learning environment powered by AI and guided by dedicated mentors.

Their personalized approach accelerates learning—2‑6 times faster than traditional classrooms. GT School students explore their passions, develop critical thinking skills, and learn to innovate.

Because that's where genius lies.

GT School is where gifted minds turn potential into power.

There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited. Hit the Apply button if you found this interesting and want to learn more. We look forward to meeting you!

This is a part‑time (10 hours per week), long‑term position. The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record. The compensation level for this role is $75 USD/hour, which equates to $37,500 USD/year assuming 10 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. Consult  for more details on this topic.