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. 

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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Under the supervision and direction of the Expanded Learning Manager, the Academic Mentor will develop and implement daily targeted interventions, in either Math and/or English Language Arts (ELA), to small groups of students in grades K-8. The successful candidate will collaborate with teachers, administrators, and other staff members to develop and implement effective instructional strategies, fostering a safe, culturally responsive, and nurturing community where students love learning.

Due to the nature of this role, the Academic Mentors must maintain a high level of ethical and professional behavior due to access to confidential student information about Wonderful College Prep Academy scholars. All Academic Mentors are required to participate in staff professional development activities. 

Essential Job Functions:  

• Assist the Expanded Learning Manager, Coordinator, and Site Lead in developing, organizing, and implementing activities that promote the mission of the program.
• Plan and implement effective intervention lessons
• Work with the instructional coordinator to implement lesson feedback and instructional best practices
• Collect, monitor, and report on student data
• Collaborate with and maintain positive relationships with outside partners to ensure successful programs for students
• Work with team members to plan and lead focused activities to embed positive behavior.
• Enhance the quality of the program by encouraging student engagement through intentional planning of activities which include, but are not limited to: enrichment clubs, field trips, homework support, and nutrition access.
• Record student attendance to interventions within the first (15) minutes of the start of your session each day.
• Supervise and ensure the safety of students at all times.
• Responsible for the daily set-up and clean-up of all materials used during their intervention time. 
• Ensure that classrooms and school spaces utilized during the program are clean and orderly.
• Ensure programs and activities adhere to current health and wellness protocols.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships and work effectively with management, other employees, and persons contacted throughout work.
• Arrive to work at the scheduled time every day (including intersession days) and be prepared to work on lesson plans during the daily prep time.
  Note: Schedules are subject to change based on program needs.
• Submit lesson plans ahead of time for feedback and review.
• Attend and participate in professional development sessions and implement new learnings
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.  

Pay Range: $21.00 - $23.00/hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

• BA or AA preferred, High school diploma required
• Minimum of one (1) year prior experience working in an expanded learning environment.  
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with students, families, and staff of diverse ethnic, racial, cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Reliable transportation and a valid CA driver’s license. 
• The ability to fluently speak Spanish, preferred.  
• CPR & First Aid certified, preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written 
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team setting. 
• Strong leadership skills in planning and implementing activities. 
• Ability to successfully pass a background check (including fingerprints) upon official offer and acceptance of a position with WCPA.

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 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 on 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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