2026 - 2027 Substitute Teacher Pool

Company Description

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  
• And much more! 

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. This honor reflects WCPA’s dedication to providing a world-class education while shaping and inspiring the next generation of leaders throughout the Central Valley and beyond. In addition, WCPA’s Delano and Lost Hills campuses have been recognized among America’s Healthiest Schools for the past two years by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation for their exceptional commitment to student and staff well-being and the advancement of physical, mental, and social-emotional health. 

We seek thoughtful, inclusive, and skilled communicators who value continuous learning and are excited to serve our students and families. Now is the time to join a team committed to paradigm-shifting work to ensure long-term success within California’s Central Valley and beyond. 

Wonderful College Prep Academy has a unique partnership with The Wonderful Company. Visit csr.wonderful.com to learn more about The Wonderful Company’s global philanthropic work.  

Job Description

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. 

Here's what you'll do: 

• Shared Vision: Support a vision of excellence for all students, with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve ambitious student outcomes 
• Substitute Teaching: Lead the classroom for both day-to-day and long-term assignments. Follow lesson plans, implement direct instruction, and behavior management strategies 
• Teaching and Learning: Push into classrooms to support student tutoring, enrichment, and small group differentiation in literacy and/or mathematics 
• Support Classroom Data Tracking: Maintain blended learning data trackers for students to ensure all students are making adequate progress 
• Campus Safety: Support campus supervision before, during, and after school dismissal. Follow all school policies and guidelines regarding safe school practices. 

Qualifications

• Meet minimum requirements for a valid California Substitute Teaching Permit 
• Previous substitute teaching, instructional aide, or other relevant experience preferred 
• Bilingual Spanish speaker, a plus
• Committed to our organization's mission and educational philosophy 
• Organized and self-managed, able to handle many responsibilities simultaneously 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written 
• Able to collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders 
• Dependable and excellent at follow-through 
• Computer knowledge and skills; familiar with Microsoft Office suite 

Subject Focuses: Special Education, Math, Science, and ELA

Pay: $225 daily rate.

Locations: Delano & Lost Hills

Additional Information

Compensation: 

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

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. 

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