Wonderful College Prep Academy is a charter network in California's Central Valley committed to providing a world-class education for all students. The Academy's mission is to graduate students prepared to earn a college degree and to put them on a promising career path for life. We believe this begins with a nurturing, engaging, community-centered school environment where students develop a strong and well-rounded academic foundation. Ultimately, this will prepare generations of leaders in the Central Valley who are critical thinkers and life-long learners.

The Academy aims to provide every opportunity for our students that often is not found in public or charter schools, including the ability to graduate from high school with a free Associate Degree. Through a unique partnership with Bakersfield College, our students enroll in college classes starting in 9th grade and complete all their A-G requirements, in addition to their AS Degree requirements over four years. In addition, all graduates are eligible to earn a four-year renewable college scholarship through the generous support of Lynda and Stewart Resnick.

We seek thoughtful, inclusive, skilled communicators, and creative problem-solvers who value continuous learning and are excited to serve our students and families. Now is the time to join a team making enduring change within the Central Valley of California and beyond! 

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Wonderful College Prep Academy is accepting applications for part-time Tutors for the GEAR UP program at Sanger West High School. GEAR UP Tutors support in math, reading, and writing and will eventually follow the student cohorts through their high school years. Assignment will be approximately 20 hours per week during lunch periods, and/or during class times. Availability is preferred for the following schedule: Monday/Wednesday/Friday: Hours vary but can be between 10:00am-4:30pm

Workdays will be aligned with the Sanger Unified School District calendar as well as Wonderful College Prep Academy's calendar. This position will report to the GEAR UP Coordinator located in Sanger, CA. This is an in-person position.  

The Math & ELA Tutor’s responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Provide tutoring services to students 1:1 or in small groups in classrooms.
• Collaborate with and provide support for GEAR UP staff.
• Work directly with students to provide various academic support services (i.e., tutoring; assisting with the completion of forms; assisting with workshops).
• Assist in the planning, organization, and implementation of GEAR UP grant activities.
• Follow school and GEAR UP protocols and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

ABOUT THE GEAR UP GRANT: GEAR UP is a federally funded Title III Grant. Wonderful College Prep Academy, in partnership with Avenal and Sanger Unified School Districts, has been working with middle/high school students from four schools to prepare them for college. The Federal Department of Education website for GEAR UP is http://www2.ed.gov/programs/gearup/index.html.

This discretionary grant program is designed to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. GEAR UP provides seven-year grants to states and partnerships to provide services at high-poverty middle and high schools. GEAR UP grantees serve an entire cohort of students beginning no later than the seventh grade and follow the cohort through high school and their first year of college.

Pay: $18.00/hour

• College graduate or be enrolled in college and have completed freshman English and college math (Algebra II).
• At least one year of tutoring experience.
• An eager, flexible learner and problem solver who feels comfortable taking initiative.
• A self-starter with exceptional work ethic and the ability to work well away from colleagues and management.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• An ability to quickly establish rapport and communicate well with scholars.
• Able to follow WCPA policies and procedures. 
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

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