Primary School Instructional Assistant

Wonderful College Prep Academy (WCPA) is a free, public charter network in California’s Central Valley dedicated to providing a world-class education for all students. Founded in 2009 by Lynda and Stewart Resnick, 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 foster a nurturing, engaging, community-centered school environment where students develop a strong academic foundation, preparing them to become critical thinkers and lifelong learners. WCPA provides innovative learning experiences, technology, and signature programs like on-site wellness centers, sports teams, learning farms, and teaching kitchens, ensuring students develop healthy habits and access to higher education.

About the role

The Instructional Assistant works in partnership with Teachers to support students in classrooms and other settings, such as lunch and recess. They believe in students' potential and support their learning. Key responsibilities include:

• Supports teacher-directed instruction, including 1:1 tutoring as needed
• Supervises structured play before, during, and after school
• Learns classroom management techniques and differentiation strategies from experienced teachers
• Supports a vision of excellence for all students
• Supports administrative tasks, clerical duties, and tutoring students
• Demonstrates commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key events
• Administers first aid or necessary physical assistance to ill or distressed students
• May assist with toileting and diapering as necessary; may administer prescribed medication in accordance with established District procedure

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, required
• Associate's degree, preferred
• Instructional assistant or relevant experience, preferred
• Bilingual Spanish speaker, preferred

Skills, Knowledge

• 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; adherence to work hours
• Self-reflective individual committed to ongoing learning and growth
• Computer knowledge and skill; familiar with Microsoft Office suite

Working Conditions

• Environment: 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

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Pay Range

$20.00- $27.12/hour. Final compensation will depend on skills & experience.

Additional Information: 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. 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. EEO is the law - click here for more information.