Creative Kids Enrichment Teacher & Tutor – Part Time, Howard County (Columbia, Ellicott City)

Do you love working with young children? Are you energetic, creative, reliable, and fun?

Story Time Chess is the only company in the world that teaches children as young as 3 years old how to play chess completely through fun and silly stories. No chess experience necessary.

We’re hiring part-time teachers and tutors to lead classes in schools and community programs throughout Howard County, including Columbia, Ellicott City, and surrounding areas.

We currently have over 100 teachers / tutors teaching more than 15,000 children a week in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orlando, and now we’re expanding into Maryland!

Story Time Chess is in rapid growth mode, doubling every year for the past 4 years, and the demand for creative learning for kids is skyrocketing! We want to bring chess—and our other offerings—to families and schools across the globe.

We are looking for fun, creative people with experience working with children. We value fun more than chess mastery. What we want most are people with passion, heart, and joyous hospitality—those who see teaching children and connecting with families as meaningful and rewarding.

About the Role

If you can tell a story, you can teach chess!

You’ll use our proven curriculum packed with stories, games, and puzzles, designed to make your lessons fun and engaging. We set you up for success with clear lesson plans, training, and ongoing support.

Perfect For teachers, college and graduate students, early childhood educators, performers and creative professionals.

What We Offer

• $25-$30/hour teaching rate

• Paid training

• Flexible weekday schedule

• In-person

• Opportunities for growth as we expand in Maryland

Requirements

• Fun, animated, and great with children aged 3-7

• Passion for teaching and hospitality

• Organized, responsible, and reliable

• Great communicator - responsive to families, schools, and our team

• Familiarity with chess is a plus but not required

• Background in performance, teaching, or early childhood education is a bonus

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Background check required at hire

• Reliable transportation required

Schedule

• Primarily weekday afternoons

• Optional weekend opportunities

• Flexible part-time scheduling

Location

• Howard County (Columbia, Ellicott City), Maryland

Story Time Chess is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.