Expanded Learning Mentor

About the Organization

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

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. WCPA’s Delano and Lost Hills campuses have also been recognized among America’s Healthiest Schools for the past two years by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

We seek thoughtful, inclusive, and skilled communicators who value continuous learning and are excited to serve our students and families. WCPA 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, and academics for a group of 20 scholars.
• Enhance program quality by encouraging student engagement through intentional planning of activities, including enrichment clubs, field trips, academic 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 scholars at all times.
• Responsible for daily set-up and clean-up of all materials used during the program.
• Ensure classrooms and school spaces utilized during the program are clean and orderly.
• Ensure programs and activities adhere to current health and wellness protocols.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with management, employees, and external contacts.
• Arrive at work on time every day (including intersession days) and prepare lesson plans during daily prep time.
• Coordinate structured play before, during, and after school.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.

Working Conditions

Environment: Office setting; fast-paced work with constant interruptions.

• 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 travel to sites apart from the primary office to conduct business.

Pay

$18.00/hour.

Schedule

• Monday - Thursday: 1:15 PM - 6:00 PM
• Friday: 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Schedule subject to change based on program needs.

Benefits

• Optional 403b retirement plan with a 5% company match.
• Free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym.

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

Location

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. The area enjoys a moderate climate and offers residents a high quality of life, low cost of living, and diverse cultural and recreational activities. From wine tasting and hiking to rafting, fishing, skiing, and surfing—all within a two-hour drive—the Central Valley provides a family-friendly environment with much to offer.