Job Description

About Us

Cardinal Education is a white-glove educational consulting company dedicated to supporting students and families with their academic and admissions goals. Educational Consultants make a significant impact on students’ learning and development while partnering with families as trusted experts.

Culture at Cardinal Education:

Cardinal Education relies on honesty, integrity, and a high level of collaboration to provide families with holistic support. Our team is composed of passionate educators who want a more diverse and intellectually stimulating variety of curricula to mentor students through. Each team member also has a mind toward business principles and how to be flexible and growth-oriented within an entrepreneurial environment.

Job Overview:

This is an in-person role in Burlingame, California. Educational Consultants work directly with students and families in the afternoon and evening to provide personalized 1-on-1 academic support and advising for:

1. Standardized Test Preparation
2. Ongoing School Coursework
3. Executive Function Management
4. Passion Projects
5. Confidence and Soft Skill-building

During the morning and midday, besides receiving training on teaching pedagogy, Educational Consultants learn about and contribute to the growth and operations of the business in some of the following fields based on aptitude:

1. Sales
2. Recruitment
3. Research & Data Analysis
4. Curriculum Development
5. Marketing
6. Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject from an elite, nationally accredited university.
• At least 3 years of full-time experience as an Educational Consultant or Academic Coach, preferably coaching high school students
• Proficiency in high school-level core STEM subjects, including AP-level math and sciences.
• Prior experience tutoring/coaching in STEM subjects for high school-aged students.
• Having a registered vehicle and a license for transportation between offices and to students’ homes.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and 1 weekend day for 8 months of the year.

Skills

• Extrovert personality: can engage and excite students.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Growth-mindset: willing to learn business principles and having a desire for career advancement.
• Proficiency in the Google Suite and Gemini.

Compensation & Benefits:

• On-Target Earnings (OTE): $115,000-$140,000
• Starting Base Salary: $100,000.00
• Performance & Referral-Based Bonuses: $15,000-$40,000+
• Paid out in two installments yearly
• 401(k) matching program
• Monthly medical reimbursement
• 12 days of paid leave, and 3 sick days
• Paid lunches
• 3 tanks of gas reimbursed monthly for your primary commute vehicle (electric vehicle charge reimbursement subject to discussion)
• Up to $2,500 in relocation reimbursement
• Yearly performance reviews with clear pathways to advancement: business operations, management, and admissions consulting.