Teacher Support Specialist

Yes For Chess is looking for individuals who love encouraging children to reach their potential!

Yes For Chess is looking to hire a Teacher Support Specialist to join our team!

The Teacher Support Specialist supports operations twice a week in our main office in Fremont, while working

with students in the afternoon at schools in Fremont, Pleasanton, San Bruno, Dublin, and on occasion, in

the San Francisco area. The new hire is expected to work 14 to 16 hours per week.

At Yes For Chess, we use chess to teach children problem-solving, planning, and

patience in an after-school setting. We are looking for individuals to join our team

of instructors who teach chess fundamentals to elementary school students.

Some tasks of the Teacher Support Specialist :

• Answer parent questions about our program (email & phone)
• Record and maintain databases
• Assist with hiring and staff orientation
• Work with students ages 6-11 to learn the fundamentals of chess
• Oversee student safety and the parent pick-up process at a school campus
• You are not required to be great at chess! If you enjoy chess and are willing to

improve your skills, we can show you what we know! Candidates should have

experience working with youth, preferably elementary-aged students, such as

tutoring, volunteering, or other verifiable experiences.

The Teacher Support Specialist part-time position starts at $20 to $23 an hour working in our office.

While teaching in the classroom with students, this role would start at $25 to $27 an hour.

Partial compensation is provided for miles driven to school sites.

This position is also eligible for our retirement plan.

Ideal candidates for a Teacher Support Specialist :

About Us

Yes for Chess was created in 2008 with the idea to use chess to teach children

critical thinking and creative problem-solving in a fun setting! This concept was

quickly embraced by schools and parents, which allowed us to teach thousands of

students throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Job Type : Part-time

Pay : $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits : 401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Referral program

Retirement plan

Schedule : Monday to Friday

License / Certification : Driver's License (Required)

Work Location : In person