Primary School Elective Teacher (2026 - 2027)

The Wonderful Company • Lost Hills, CA

12h • $66,745 - $115,152 • 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. The Academy's first school opened in Delano in 2009, serving students from across the Central Valley in grades 6-12. In 2016, they moved to a 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, they serve over 1,800 students in grades TK-12, while in Lost Hills, they 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. All graduates are eligible to earn a four-year renewable college scholarship. The Academy seeks thoughtful, inclusive, skilled communicators and creative problem-solvers who value continuous learning and who are excited to serve our students and families. The Primary School Elective Teacher supports a vision of excellence for all students, fosters a safe, culturally responsive, and nurturing community, creates powerfully engaging experiences aligned to the academic model, regularly engages in individual student case management by making data-driven decisions, develops and implements lessons to teach skills in the subject area, is committed to continuous growth and professional development, and demonstrates commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key community events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Current California Teaching Credential
• Commitment to our organization's mission and educational philosophy
• Entrepreneurial spirit capable of managing many complex tasks with competing priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written
• Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Self-reflective individual who solicits performance feedback and constructive criticism
• Flexible and adaptable, open to new ideas, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs
• Ability to solve problems strategically and independently
• Meets professional commitments in a timely manner

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university
• Classroom teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Supports a vision of excellence for all students, with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve ambitious student outcomes
• Fosters a safe, culturally responsive, and nurturing community where students love learning and are excited to attend school daily
• Creates powerfully engaging experiences aligned to our academic model, and designed to accelerate student learning and achievement
• Regularly engages in individual student case management by proactively making data-driven decisions
• Develop and implement lessons to teach skills required in the subject area
• Committed to continuous growth, actively engages in professional development opportunities, and contributes to our professional learning community
• Demonstrates commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key community events
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation
• Medical coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance at no cost to the employee
• WCPA contributes 19% to CalSTRS (for eligible employees)
• 403(b) plan with up to 5% employer match (if not receiving CalSTRS contributions)
• Free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees