FIDE Chess Trainer - Part-Time, gt.school (Remote) - $37,500/year USD

You did not build genuine chess credentials to spend your time covering fundamentals. You want students who engage, question, and return motivated. You want to develop champions. If that describes you, this role will be a strong fit.GT School serves gifted K–8 students seeking "real stakes" education, not casual enrichment. This position is designed to transform talented players into assured competitors who deliver when the pressure is on. 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 a conventional chess tutoring position. GT recruits proven competitors, not general instructors. You will engage with driven students, defined skill tiers, and concrete objectives. Strong performance in this role is reflected in rating improvements, enhanced decision-making under time constraints, and tournament outcomes families value.If you hold elite chess credentials, can instruct effectively on camera, and want to guide the next generation of champions, we want to hear from you.What You Will Be DoingDeliver 2–4 live virtual domain workshops weekly (60–90 minutes) covering advanced strategy, tactics, and competitive patternsEvaluate each student's skill level and tailor instruction to ensure every session is challenging, engaging, and builds confidencePrepare students for upcoming tournaments using mock matches, game analysis, and customized improvement strategiesMonitor student development against benchmarks and leverage game data to address the most critical skill gapsDevelop reusable lesson plans, puzzles, and strategic resources that other specialists can execute with consistencyWhat You Won’t Be DoingDeliver casual beginner instruction that does not lead to competitive outcomesInvest time in administrative meetings or navigate slow, multi-layered bureaucracyProvide generic, one-size-fits-all coaching that disregards a student's objectives and tournament scheduleOperate without evidence of impact—measurable results and progress define successFIDE Chess Trainer Key ResponsibilitiesThis role exists to ensure gifted K–8 chess students achieve competition readiness and secure measurable tournament results that validate GT School's real-stakes commitment to families.Basic RequirementsVerifiable elite chess achievement (FIDE title, national/state ranking, high rating, or major tournament win)At least 6 months of teaching, coaching, or mentoring experience with clear examples of student improvementAbility to teach advanced concepts in simple language that gifted K–8 students can apply in gamesStrong virtual presence and skill in running high-energy sessions over videoCommitment to 5–10 hours per weekReliable internet and a professional video setup suitable for live instructionAbility to provide credentials or a portfolio for verificationAbout Gt.schoolGT 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!Working with usThis 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 www.crossover.com/help-and-faqs for more details on this topic.Crossover Job Code: LJ-5733-US-Atlanta-FIDEChessTrain.002