FIDE Chess Trainer - Part-Time, gt.school; Remote

You have not built genuine chess credentials over years just to walk beginners through the fundamentals. You seek students who engage, challenge you, and return with drive. You are focused on developing champions. If this describes you, this position is a strong match.

GT School serves gifted K–8 students pursuing "real stakes" education, not informal enrichment. This position is designed to transform talented players into assured competitors who deliver when pressure is highest. You will facilitate live virtual workshops, deliver tournament‑oriented coaching, and develop reusable instructional materials that elevate standards across GT Anywhere and GT campuses.

This is not conventional chess tutoring. GT recruits proven competitors, not general instructors. You will engage with driven students, defined skill tiers, and quantifiable objectives. Strong performance in this role is reflected in rating improvements, enhanced decision‑making under timed conditions, and tournament outcomes families value.

• Facilitate 2–4 live virtual domain workshops weekly (60–90 minutes) covering advanced strategy, tactical concepts, and competitive patterns
• Evaluate individual student ability and tailor instruction so each session is challenging, engaging, and confidence‑enhancing
• Prepare students for upcoming tournaments via practice matches, game analysis, and customized development plans
• Monitor student advancement against benchmarks and leverage game data to identify the most impactful skill gaps
• Develop reusable lesson frameworks, puzzle sets, and strategic resources that other specialists can implement reliably

• Deliver introductory lessons for casual learners that do not advance competitive readiness
• Invest time in administrative meetings or cumbersome, multi‑layered processes
• Conduct standardized, undifferentiated coaching that disregards each student’s objectives and tournament schedule
• Operate without evidence of impact—measurable results and progress define success

This role ensures that gifted K–8 chess students achieve competition readiness and deliver measurable tournament results 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 convey advanced concepts in accessible language that gifted K–8 students can implement in competition
• Effective virtual presence and proficiency in facilitating high‑energy sessions via video
• Availability for 5–10 hours per week
• Dependable internet connection and a professional video configuration 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.

GT 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.

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.

Crossover Job Code: LJ-5733-US-Atlanta-FIDEChess

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