Expanded Learning Mentor

Company Description

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 life-long 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!

 to learn more about the Wonderful Company's other great philanthropic partnerships.

Job Description

* 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 to a group of 20 scholars.

* Enhance the quality of the program by encouraging student engagement through intentional planning of activities which include, but are not limited to, the following: 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 that classrooms and school spaces 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 persons contacted through the course of work.

* Arrive at 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.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

Working Conditions:

* Environment:
Office 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;

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