Expanded Learning Mentor

Wonderful College Prep Academy; Delano (CA); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403b with company match

Wellness Center and gym access

Job summary

Wonderful College Prep Academy in Delano, CA seeks staff to support the Expanded Learning program. The role involves planning enrichments, physical education, and homework help for groups of 20 students while promoting positive behavior and student engagement.

Responsibilities include attendance tracking, safety supervision, and maintaining orderly classrooms in line with health protocols. Bilingual Spanish preferred; CPR/First Aid certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of prior experience in expanded learning.
• Ability to communicate with diverse students, families, and staff.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools; valid CA driver’s license required.
• Spanish fluency is preferred; CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Expanded Learning Manager and Site Lead in developing and implementing activities.
• Plan and lead enrichments, PE, and homework support for groups of 20 students.
• Record attendance and submit daily to the Site Lead within 15 minutes.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and adherence to health protocols during activities.
• Coordinate structured play before, during, and after school.

Skills

Expanded learning experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Leadership in activities

Background check readiness

Spanish fluency (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

CA driver’s license

Job description

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. Visit csr.wonderful.com to learn more about The Wonderful Company’s global philanthropic work.

Job Description

• Assist the Expanded Learning Manager, Coordinator, and Site Lead in developing, organizing, and implementing activities that promote the mission of the program.
• Work with team members to plan and lead focused activities to embed positive behavior.
• Plan and lead enrichments, physical education, and homework assistance to a group of 20 students.
• 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 and submit daily to the Program Site Lead no later than fifteen (15) minutes into the start of your session each day.
• Supervise and ensure the safety of studentsat all times.
• Responsible for daily set-up and clean‑up of all materials used during the program.
• Ensure that classrooms and school spaces utilized during the program are clean and orderly.
• Ensureprograms 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 the course of work.
• Arrive to work at your scheduled time every day (including intersession days) and be prepared to work on your lesson plans during the daily prep time. Note: Schedules are subject to change based on program needs.
• Coordinate structured play before, during, and after school.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:Monday-Thursday 1:15 pm - 6:00 pm and Friday 11:30 am - 6:00 pm

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of 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 speak Spanish fluently,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

Working Conditions:

• Environment: Office and classroom 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: $18.00/hour

Additional Information

Compensation:

• Wonderful College Prep Academy offers highly competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.
• WCPA offers an optional 403b with company match (5%)
• 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.