Who we are:

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 2,000 students in grades TK-12, while in Lost Hills, we serve over 400 students in grades TK-10 and will grow to serve students through 12th grade over the next two years.

All students have access to technology, from hands-on-STEM learning for younger students in a fully equipped "maker's space" to one-to-one school-provided devices for all 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.

A day in the life at Wonderful:

• Shared Vision: Supports a vision of excellence for all students, with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve ambitious student outcomes
• Culture of Excellence: Fosters a safe, culturally responsive and nurturing community where students love learning and are excited to attend school daily
• Teaching and Learning: Creates powerfully engaging experiences aligned to our academic model, and designed to accelerate student learning and achievement
• Data & Assessment: Regularly engages in individual student case management, by proactively making data driven decision
• Innovation: Develops and executes innovative STEAAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Agriculture, and Math) strategies to ensure a world class and well-rounded English education
• Professional Growth: Committed to continuous growth, actively engages in professional development opportunities and contributes to our professional learning community
• Community Outreach: Demonstrates commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key community events
• Other duties as assigned

Your contribution to Wonderful:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, required
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university, preferred
• Current California single-subject teaching credential in English, required
• Classroom teaching experience, preferred
• COVID vaccination will be required for this position unless candidate has a legally valid exemption

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 strategically and independently solve problems
• Meets professional commitments in a timely manner

WCPA’s dedication to you:

• Free access to the Wonderful Wellness Clinic
• Free access to the Wonderful Fitness Center
• Company-paid health/vision/dental for self
• Voluntary 403b with company match
• Most positions are bonus eligible
• Subsidized preschool and college scholarships for your children

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, a 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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