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

Your years of serious chess achievement were not built to revisit the fundamentals. You seek students who engage, challenge, and return with determination. You aim to develop champions. If this describes you, this opportunity is designed for you.GT School serves gifted K–8 students pursuing high-stakes learning rather than casual enrichment. This position is designed to transform talented players into assured competitors who excel under pressure. You will facilitate live virtual sessions, deliver tournament-oriented coaching, and produce reusable instructional materials that elevate standards across GT Anywhere and GT campus locations.This is not conventional chess tutoring. GT recruits accomplished competitors, not general instructors. You will engage with driven students, defined proficiency levels, and concrete objectives. Strong performance in this role translates to 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 wish to guide the next wave of champions, we invite your application.What You Will Be DoingFacilitate 2–4 live virtual domain sessions each week (60–90 minutes) covering advanced strategy, tactical principles, and competitive patternsEvaluate individual student proficiency and tailor instruction to ensure each session is challenging, compelling, and builds confidencePrepare students for upcoming competitions through practice matches, game analysis, and customized development plansMonitor student advancement relative to benchmarks and leverage game data to address the most impactful skill gapsDevelop reusable curricula, puzzle sets, and strategic resources that other instructors can implement reliablyWhat You Won’t Be DoingDeliver introductory beginner instruction disconnected from competitive goalsAllocate time to administrative meetings or cumbersome procedural structuresProvide standardized, undifferentiated coaching that disregards individual student objectives and competition schedulesOperate without evidence of effectiveness—measurable outcomes and advancement define successOnline Chess Instructor Key ResponsibilitiesThis position ensures that gifted K–8 chess students achieve competition readiness and secure measurable tournament success that validates GT School's high-stakes commitment to families.Basic RequirementsDocumented elite chess accomplishment (FIDE title, national/state ranking, high rating, or significant tournament victory)Minimum 6 months of instruction, coaching, or mentorship experience with demonstrable evidence of student progressCapability to communicate advanced concepts in accessible language that gifted K–8 students can implement in competitive playEffective virtual teaching presence and proficiency in conducting dynamic sessions via video platformAvailability for 5–10 hours weeklyDependable internet connection and professional video infrastructure appropriate for live teachingCapacity to submit credentials or portfolio for validationAbout 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-Houston-OnlineChessIns.002