Expanded Learning Mentor FT

The Wonderful Company; Delano (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Wonderful College Prep Academy (WCPA) in California’s Central Valley seeks an energetic Expanded Learning Coordinator to support after-school enrichment and wellness initiatives. Join a program that serves 2,400 students across Lost Hills and Delano and help plan activities, lead enrichment lessons, and ensure safe, engaging experiences for scholars.

We value thoughtful, inclusive communicators who collaborate with staff and families, maintain attendance, and adhere to health protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in an expanded learning environment.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse students, families, and staff.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Reliable transportation and a valid CA driver’s license.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.
• CPR & First Aid certification preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Expanded Learning Manager, Coordinator and Site Lead in developing, organizing, and implementing activities that promote the program’s mission.
• Plan and lead enrichments, physical education, and academics for groups of scholars.
• Record student attendance and submit daily to the Program Site Lead.
• Supervise and ensure the safety of scholars at all times.
• Coordinate structured play before, during and after school.
• Design and lead engaging enrichment lessons for kindergarten students.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Spanish language (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, academics to a group of 20 scholars.
• Enhance the quality of the program by encouraging student engagement through intentional planning of activities which include, but not limited to the following: enrichment clubs, field trips, academic support, 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 scholars at all times.
• Responsible for daily set‑up and clean‑up of all materials used during the program. Ensure that classrooms and school space utilized during the program are clean and orderly.
• Ensures programs and activities adhere to current health and wellness protocols.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships and work effectively with management, other employees and people contacted through 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. *Schedule subject to change based on program needs.
• Coordinate structured play before, during and after school.
• Design and lead engaging enrichment lessons for kindergarten students in a structured environment.
• Foster creativity, social development, and foundational skills through age‑appropriate activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Pay: $18.00/Hour

Work Schedule:

Monday - Thursday 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Friday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Compensation

• 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. We also offer an optional 403b, with company match, as a supplement to STRS retirement pension. In addition, 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.

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