Future Opportunities: Academic Coaches and Mentors

Cardinal Education • Burlingame, CA

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About The Position

Cardinal Education is a rapidly growing educational consulting company dedicated to providing students and families with superior academic support and admissions expertise. This is an evergreen posting to build a pipeline of talented Academic Coaches and Mentors for future opportunities. These roles may involve subject-specific coaching and mentorship (Math, Sciences, Humanities, Anthropology, Political Science, Creative Writing, etc.) or test preparation coaching (SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE, etc.). The primary goal is to work closely with students to strengthen academic performance, build effective study habits, and develop confidence, independence, and motivation in learning.

Requirements

• Experienced in teaching, tutoring, academic coaching, or mentoring students (K–12 or college level preferred)
• Strong communicators who can build rapport with students and families
• Patient, empathetic, and able to motivate learners effectively
• Flexible and comfortable working across different academic subjects and learning needs
• Organized and dependable in managing sessions and tracking progress

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 or small group coaching in specific academic subjects or test prep areas
• Supporting students in developing study skills, time management, and organizational strategies
• Guiding students in academic planning and goal-setting
• Mentoring students to improve confidence, motivation, and learning mindset
• Collaborating with internal teams and/or parents to track student progress
• Adapting teaching and coaching approaches based on individual learning needs
• Contributing to academic resources or curriculum support when needed

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees