GEAR-UP Tutor
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Work Schedule:
- Monday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm (8 hours)
- Wednesday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm (8 hours)
- Friday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm (8 hours)
- ABOUT THE GEAR UP GRANT: GEAR UP is a federally funded Title III Grant. Wonderful College Prep Academy, in partnership with Avenal and Sanger Unified School Districts, will work with 6th and 7th-grade students from four middle schools to prepare them for college. The Federal Department of Education website for GEAR UP is http://www2.ed.gov/programs/gearup/index.html.
- This discretionary grant program is designed to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. GEAR UP provides seven-year grants to states and partnerships to provide services at high-poverty middle and high schools. GEAR UP grantees serve an entire cohort of students beginning no later than the seventh grade and follow the cohort through high school and their first year of college.
- College graduate or be enrolled in college and have completed freshman English, college math (Algebra II).
- At least one year of tutoring experience.
- An eager, flexible learner and problem solver who feels comfortable taking initiative.
- A self-starter with exceptional work ethic and the ability to work well away from colleagues and management.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- An ability to quickly establish rapport and communicate well with scholars.
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
- Pay: $18.00/hour
- 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
- 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.
Qualifications
- College graduate or be enrolled in college and have completed freshman English, college math (Algebra II).
- At least one year of tutoring experience.
- An eager, flexible learner and problem solver who feels comfortable taking initiative.
- A self-starter with exceptional work ethic and the ability to work well away from colleagues and management.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- An ability to quickly establish rapport and communicate well with scholars.
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
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