Resident Teachers (ELA, Math, SPED, & Chemistry)

Wonderful College Prep Academy (WCPA) is a free, public charter network in California’s Central Valley committed to providing a world-class education for all students. Founded in 2009 by Lynda and Stewart Resnick, co-owners of The Wonderful Company, WCPA offers two free state-of-the-art TK–12 public charter schools serving 2,400 students in Lost Hills and Delano, California.  

Our mission is to provide a world-class education by fostering a nurturing, engaging, community-centered school environment where students develop a strong and well-rounded academic foundation, preparing them to become critical thinkers and lifelong learners. 

At WCPA, students have access to innovative learning experiences and technology, rooted in health and wellness. Signature programs and offerings include:  

• On-site student wellness centers to support everyday health 
• Over 30 sports teams to encourage physical activity 
• Learning farms and teaching kitchens where students develop healthy habits 
• Harvest Hall, a modern dining hall offering healthy, scratch-made food daily  
• Wonderful Career Pathways, a free program where students can earn up to 60 college credits and an associate degree while in high school  
• And much more! 

Recognized for its leadership, innovation, and commitment to equity, Wonderful College Prep Academy was named School of the Year under the Hart Vision Equity & Innovation Award in 2026 by the California Charter Schools Association. This honor reflects WCPA’s dedication to providing a world-class education while shaping and inspiring the next generation of leaders throughout the Central Valley and beyond. In addition, WCPA’s Delano and Lost Hills campuses have been recognized among America’s Healthiest Schools for the past two years by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation for their exceptional commitment to student and staff well-being and the advancement of physical, mental, and social-emotional health. 

We seek thoughtful, inclusive, and skilled communicators who value continuous learning and are excited to serve our students and families. Now is the time to join a team committed to paradigm-shifting work to ensure long-term success within California’s Central Valley and beyond. Wonderful College Prep Academy has a unique partnership with The Wonderful Company. Visit csr.wonderful.com to learn more about The Wonderful Company’s global philanthropic work.  

We seek talented team members who are dedicated to raising the standard of excellence for all learners in the Central Valley and are excited about the entrepreneurial opportunities that accompany rapid growth.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan cooperatively with the Mentor teacher for instruction. The plans should include, but not be limited to, instructional goals and objectives, anticipatory set, the subject material to be learned, the instructional procedures to be used, specific modifications for students with special needs/disabilities, lesson closure, the audiovisual/technology materials and other supplies to be incorporated, procedures to objectively evaluate pupil achievement, and criteria for making adjustments in instruction.
• Systematically introduce a variety of teaching materials and strategies and evaluate the impact of each in order to determine those which are most appropriate.
• Develop and implement procedures for managing the class effectively during instruction based on academic and behavioral strengths and weaknesses, including group/ individual techniques.
• Develop strategies to directly teach those students who display difficulty in complying with classroom routines/expectations.
• Maintain respect for students from culturally, linguistically, socially, and economically diverse backgrounds.
• Determine the students’ developmental levels and provide commensurate instruction.
• Participate in the evaluation and documentation of student progress and attendance.
• Demonstrate an ability to continually assume greater responsibility in conducting the classes.
• Teacher candidates must adhere to the highest moral and ethical standards. Equitably deliver instruction and assessment in a way that supports the idea that all students have the ability to learn.
• Become involved in the total school program by participating in school assemblies, faculty and department meetings, P.T.A. meetings, athletic events, stage productions, parent conferences, in-service activities, and educational partnership and school volunteer programs; meet with the Mentor teacher, apart from class time on a regular basis to review the instruction to date, critique teaching performance, and assist in planning daily lessons for the upcoming week.
• Observe, if appropriate, at the end of the semester, the teaching of other master teachers in the building. Arrangements must be made with the Clinical Resident Coach, the university coach, the principal, if appropriate, and with the teacher to be observed.
• Teacher residents are responsible for the completion and submission of certain evaluation documents. Residents keep a copy of all evaluations for their records.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma, required
• Bachelor’s Degree, required
• Substitute Permit, or the ability to have one by the start of the school year
• Experience working with school-aged children- preferred
• Desire to pursue a teaching credential, preferred
• Bilingual Spanish speaker, preferred

Skills and Traits:

• Commitment to our organization’s mission and educational philosophy
• Organized and self-managed, able to handle many responsibilities simultaneously
• Excellent problem-solver
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written
• Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Dependable and excellent at follow-through
• Flexible to a changing work environment; always presents with a positive attitude
• Self-reflective individual who is committed to ongoing learning and growth
• Computer knowledge and skill; familiar with Microsoft Office Suite

Pay Rate: $25.00/hour.

• Wonderful College Prep Academy offers highly competitive compensation, commensurate with experience. 
• Full-time staff benefits include medical coverage, dental, vision, and life insurance at no cost to the employee.  
• For eligible employees, WCPA contributes 19% to CalSTRS. Alternatively, employees may participate in a 403(b) plan with up to 5% employer match (if not receiving CalSTRS contributions).  
• 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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