# Chess Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)

**Company**: Zeta
**Location**: New York City, NY
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $65,000 - $105,500
**Category**: Education
**Industry**: Education

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## Description

Are you ready to lead the next chapter of educational excellence? At Zeta, we pursue an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for our students. We insist that every student receives a world-class education while fostering a love for learning.

We are searching for Chess Teachers with a Bachelor’s degree, at least 1-2+ years of teaching experience, and mastery of Chess (rating of 1600 and above).

Responsibilities:

- Execute a bold vision of excellence in Chess, designing inquiry-driven, intellectually rigorous lessons that cultivate strategic thinking, problem-solving, and deep focus in every student.

- Build a vibrant, inclusive classroom culture where students develop a genuine love for chess, embrace productive struggle, and feel connected to a strong community of learners and families.

- Champion Zeta’s ambitious academic goals,leveraging Chess to strengthen critical habits like focus, perseverance, and pattern recognition that help students excel across all subjects.

- Use data, student work, and research-based tools to monitor progress, drive achievement, and elevate students from foundational skills to advanced strategic mastery.

- Develop authentic, trusting relationships with students and families to support each child’s growth,on the chessboard and beyond.

- Contribute to whole-school initiatives and provide instructional support as needed, ensuring Chess is meaningfully woven into the broader schooling experience.

- Collaborate closely with colleagues and engage in weekly professional learning, embracing coaching, reflection, and feedback to sharpen your craft and continually grow as an educator.

The salary range for this position is between $65,000 and $105,500. New hires can expect to be brought into the organization at a salary closer to the beginning of the range, depending on relevant experience and internal equity.

Benefits:

- Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

- Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses

- 403(b) retirement plan; Zeta offers matching contributions toward your savings

- Competitive compensation

Perks:

- Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses (gym memberships, salon appointments, concerts – it’s up to you!)

- 4 live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace and free Headspace subscription

- MacBook Air and specified monthly reimbursement for use of a mobile phone

- Fully stocked teacher workrooms with favorite snacks and Nespresso machine

- Zeta swag, team outings, and NYC’s finest sweet treats

- Books for professional development

## Skills

### Required
- Bachelor's degree
- teaching experience
- Chess mastery (rating of 1600 and above)

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