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's first school opened in Delano in 2009, serving students from across the Central Valley in grades 6-12. In 2016, we moved to our new, state-of-the-art college prep campus in Delano, and in the Fall of 2017, added an elementary school in Delano and opened a second charter school in Lost Hills. In Delano, we serve over 1,800 students in grades TK-12, while in Lost Hills, we serve over 400 students in grades TK-12. 

Our students have access to technology in all grades, from hands-on STEM learning for younger students in a fully equipped "maker's space" to school-provided laptops for older students. 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 the course of 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 who 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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•  Supports the mission and vision of the elementary school, with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve ambitious student outcomes in all content areas.
• Fosters a safe, culturally responsive, and nurturing community where students love learning and reading.
• Facilitate and monitor the implementation of the adopted curricula, and support and assist teachers with the use of literacy curricula.
• Conduct ongoing formal and informal diagnostic assessments of students’ reading progress, report results, and assist teachers in modifying instructional practices to support students with reading challenges.
• Interpret results of school-wide reading assessment data to monitor student progress and identify modifications of instructional practices and strategies to assist teachers with reading development/instruction.
• Develop, implement, and adapt reading and literacy instructional materials, technologies, and strategies in alignment with students’ literacy needs
• Communicate with grade-level teams regarding individual student needs and providing meaningful feedback to students and families.
• Demonstrate commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key community events.
• Commitment to continuous growth, actively engage in professional development opportunities and contribute to our professional learning community.
• Supervise during before/after school lunch/recess.
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in elementary education or similar subject, required.
• Master's degree in an elementary education field from an accredited college or university, preferred.
• Current California Multiple Subject CLEAR Teaching Credential, with a Reading and Literacy Added Authorization. 
  • An equivalent out-of-state certificate; or
  • National Board Certificate in English Language Arts or Literacy: Reading-Language Arts
• Experience using data-driven instructional practices to drive student achievement in reading.
• 3 years of teaching experience required.

Skills and Traits:

• Commitment to our organization's mission and educational philosophy
• Entrepreneurial spirit capable of managing many complex tasks with competing priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written
• Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Self-reflective individual who solicits performance feedback and constructive criticism
• Flexible and adaptable, open to new ideas and adjusts plans to meet changing needs
• Ability to solve problems strategically and independently
• Meets professional commitments in a timely manner

Pay Range: $65,520 - $85,000. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Working Conditions:

•  Environment: Office environment; fast paced work, constant interruptions.
• Physical requirements: Hearing and speaking to exchange information, make presentations and communicate over the telephone; seeing to read, prepare, and proofread documents and view computer monitors; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment; kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, to retrieve and store files and supplies; lifting light objects; ability to go to sites apart from primary office to conduct business.

Compensation:

• Wonderful College Prep Academy offers highly competitive compensation, commensurate with experience, which includes generous performance bonuses.
• Full-time staff benefits include medical coverage, dental, vision, and life insurance at no cost for the employee. We also offer an optional 403b, with company match, as a supplement to STRS retirement pension. In addition, employees have free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym.

Quality of Life in the Central Valley:

Framed by the Sierra Nevada to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west, California's Central Valley is one of the world's most productive agricultural regions and the base of The Wonderful Company's agricultural operations. This vast area enjoys a moderate climate and offers residents a high quality of life, low cost of living, and a host of diverse cultural and recreational activities. From wine tasting and hiking to rafting, fishing, skiing, and surfing -- all within a two-hour drive -- the family-friendly Central Valley has much to offer.

Wonderful College Prep Academy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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