2026 - 2027 Classified Substitute Pool (On-Call)

The Wonderful Company LLC; Delano (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Wonderful College Prep Academy is seeking on-call classified substitutes to support instructional assistants, small group instructors, and campus supervision across Lost Hills and Delano campuses. The role involves planning activities, supervising students, and assisting with daily administrative tasks.

Competitive hourly pay is offered and schedule varies by assignment. Candidates should be able to work with diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• Experience working in educational or after-school programs is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency in basic office software (e.g., Microsoft Office or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing educational, intervention, and enrichment activities.
• Support student engagement and positive behavior through supervision.
• Ensure safety and supervision of students during school hours.
• Perform clerical duties, including answering phones and distributing messages; maintain student records.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Time management

Adaptability

Confidential information handling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

2026 - 2027 Classified Substitute Pool (On-Call)

• Full-time

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 freestate-of-the-artTK–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.

Weseekthoughtful, 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. Visitcsr.wonderful.com to learn more about The Wonderful Company’s global philanthropic work.

WCPA is accepting applications for on-call Classified Substitutes for Instructional Assistants, Small Group Instructors, Expanded Learning Mentors, Office Assistants, and Campus Supervisors. Schedule and hours vary based on assignment.

Instructional Assistants' duties:

• Assist in the planning and implementation of educational, intervention, and enrichment activities that align with program goals.
• Support student engagement and positive behavior through organized activities and supervision.
• Ensure the safety and supervision of students during school hours.
• Assist with record-keeping, including daily attendance, and provide administrative support.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment for students and staff.
• Collaborate with program staff and contribute to ongoing improvement efforts.
• Adhere to health and safety protocols in all activities.
• Attend professional development sessions and staff meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform general clerical duties, including answering phones, taking and distributing messages, sorting mail, translating documents, and preparinggeneral correspondence
• Help with filing, data entry, and maintaining student records.
• Provide support to the leadership team and teachers as necessary
• Responsible for department supply order purchases.
• Responsible for securing sub coverage for the school site & distributing necessary sub plans/documentation
• Other office duties as assigned.
• Supervise and direct student movement as needed
• Monitor general campus, parking lots, and adjacent areas to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff
• Report unauthorized or suspicious persons, vehicles, and activities to administrative staff
• Assistwith fire drills and other emergency building evacuations
• Other supervision duties as assigned.

• Experience working in educational or after-school programs is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency in basic office software (e.g., Microsoft Office or equivalent).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to varying schedules and program needs.

Skills, Knowledge:

• Professionalism in handling confidential information.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet changing program needs.
• Time management and multitasking abilities.

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, 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: $18.00/hour.

Work Schedule:

Schedule and hours vary based on assignment.

Compensation:

• Wonderful College Prep Academy offers highly competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.

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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