Test Prep Coach

About Us

Cardinal Education is a dynamic and collaborative educational consulting company dedicated to providing students and families with superior academic support and admissions expertise. Our rapidly growing enterprise offers Educational Consultants the opportunity to make a significant impact from the start while prioritizing exceptional experiences for families and providing substantial growth opportunities within the company.

Culture at Cardinal Education

Collaboration is key to our culture at Cardinal Education, where open communication and diverse perspectives are valued and drive success. We foster innovation and learning through a supportive environment that encourages growth. Our team is passionate about education and creating a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

The Mandate: What You Will Execute

As an Elite Test Prep Coach, you will architect the testing success of ambitious students aiming for the world's most competitive universities.

• Deliver Bespoke 1-on-1 Coaching: Work intimately with students to obliterate their testing plateaus and aggressively accelerate their SAT and ACT scores.
• Analyze & Adapt: Meticulously track student metrics, diagnose core weaknesses, and develop highly customized, high-yield lesson plans for every section of both exams.
• Elevate Student Mindset: Transform academic anxiety into unshakeable confidence. You will build curiosity, reduce high-stakes stress, and guide students through rigorous academic challenges.
• Master Proprietary Pedagogy: Complete our comprehensive training program to refine your instructional delivery and align with our world-class standard of excellence.

The Elite Profile: Who You Are

We are looking for relentlessly driven educators who refuse to settle for average outcomes.

• The Proven Expert: You possess 2 years of direct experience coaching the SAT and/or ACT, with a verifiable track record of engineering massive score velocity and driving students into the 99th percentile (1500 SAT / 34 ACT).
• The Master of Content: You have the absolute capability to teach all sections of both the SAT and ACT (Reading, Writing, Math, Science for ACT). Note: As part of our rigorous screening process, candidates must successfully pass our internal K-8 Math proficiency test.
• The Academic Heavyweight: You hold (or are currently pursuing) a Bachelor’s degree from a highly selective, elite national university (Top 25/Ivy Plus).
• The Collaborative Professional: You communicate flawlessly and thrive in a high-feedback, collaborative ecosystem working alongside executives, families, and fellow experts.

The Non-Negotiables

• Strategic Availability: You must be consistently available during weekday afternoons and weekends to align with our students' demanding schedules.
• Minimum Commitment: Ability to commit to at least 5 hours per week.

The Payoff: Why Top Talent Chooses Us

• Industry-Leading Compensation: Earn a premium tier rate based on your setup:
• In-Person (Burlingame/Woodside): $100.00 – $200.00 per hour
• Remote: $75.00 – $150.00 per hour
• Maximum Flexibility: Request a schedule that fits your life—anywhere from 3 to 30 hours per week (hours are based on client demand and your training performance).
• Zero Exclusivity: We respect your hustle. No exclusivity contract is required for our part-time coaches.
• Immediate Openings: We have a surplus of immediate client demand waiting for the right experts to step in and execute.