Assistant Principal Pool (2026 - 2027)

Wonderful College Prep Academy • Delano, CA

3d • $105,000 - $132,975 • Onsite

About The Position

Wonderful College Prep Academy is a charter network in California's Central Valley committed to providing a world-class education for all students. The Academy's mission is to graduate students prepared to earn a college degree and to set them on a promising career path for life. We believe this begins with a nurturing, engaging, community-centered school environment where students develop a strong and well-rounded academic foundation. Ultimately, this will prepare generations of leaders in the Central Valley who are critical thinkers and lifelong learners. The Academy's first school opened in Delano in 2009, serving students from across the Central Valley in grades 6-12. In 2016, we moved to our new, state-of-the-art college prep campus in Delano, and in the Fall of 2017, added an elementary school in Delano and opened a second charter school in Lost Hills. In Delano, we serve over 1,800 students in grades TK-12, while in Lost Hills, we serve over 400 students in grades TK-12. All students have access to technology, from hands-on STEM learning for younger students in a fully equipped "maker's space" to one-to-one school-provided devices for all students. The Academy aims to provide every opportunity for our students that often is not found in public or charter schools, including the ability to graduate from high school with a free associate degree. Through a unique partnership with Bakersfield College, our students enroll in college classes starting in 9th grade and complete all their A-G requirements, in addition to their AS Degree requirements, over the course of four years. In addition, all graduates are eligible to earn a four-year renewable college scholarship through the generous support of Lynda and Stewart Resnick. We seek thoughtful, inclusive, skilled communicators and creative problem-solvers who value continuous learning and who are excited to serve our students and families. Now is the time to join a team making enduring change within the Central Valley of California and beyond!

Requirements

• At least five years of classroom teaching experience with strong student achievement outcomes
• Successful school leadership experience, such as mentor, coach, or administrative role
• Graduated from a recognized college or university with a master's level or higher degree preferred
• A valid California Administrative Services credential is preferred
• Passion for working with traditionally underserved communities in high-performance settings
• Entrepreneurial spirit capable of managing many complex tasks with competing priorities
• Strong execution and leadership abilities, including setting a vision, conflict management, team building, mentoring and coaching, goal-setting, prioritization, and strategic planning
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, orally and in writing
• Organized and self-managed, able to handle many responsibilities simultaneously
• Excellent problem-solver
• Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Self-reflective leader who is committed to ongoing learning and growth
• Dependable and excellent at follow-through
• Commitment to our organization's mission and educational philosophy

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish speaker preferred

Responsibilities

• Support a vision of excellence for all students, with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve ambitious student outcomes
• Oversee the school's learning program, including the development and execution of an Annual scope and Sequence for each grade level, collaborating with school leaders on curricular decisions, and implementing a strong, fully integrated program for students with special needs and English learners
• Collect, organize, and facilitate the interpretation and analysis of achievement data to guide instructional decision-making and individual student case management. Actively monitor student achievement outcomes and establish systems to ensure multiple data sources are regularly informing instructional programs
• Design and implement student intervention plans, in collaboration with teachers and the leadership team, to ensure students reach and exceed grade level standards
• Lead the school's professional development and evaluation systems, including developing an Annual professional development plan which includes weekly, quarterly, and annual staff training and onboarding, coaching, and evaluating instructional staff
• Develop and execute innovative strategies to ensure every student is receiving a world-class education
• Manage master scheduling, Special Ed and EL Compliance, Testing and Campus supervision
• Other leadership responsibilities, as assigned

Benefits

• medical coverage, dental, vision, and life insurance at no cost to the employee
• WCPA contributes 19% to CalSTRS
• Employees may participate in a 403(b) plan with up to 5% employer match (if not receiving CalSTRS contributions)
• Employees have free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level