College Success Tutor

  • Part-time

Company Description

Who we are:

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 put 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 2,000 students in grades TK-12, while in Lost Hills, we serve over 400 students in grades TK-10 and will grow to serve students through 12th grade over the next two years.

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.

 

Job Description

A day in the life at Wonderful:

At the Wonderful Company, we take an active role where we live and work in California's Central Valley by developing our communities, building world-class health and wellness systems for our employees, and providing education for our youth. Wonderful Education's core purpose is to provide the youth in San Joaquin Valley communities with experiences and opportunities that lead them to promising futures.

Our students are critical components and the perfect intersection of these three efforts because we don't believe in just today, but in building sustainable programs that will last tomorrow and evolve to become systemic over time -- and this future, this tomorrow, is where our youth can act as change agents to continue the work we have started.

Our goal is that all Scholars are supported during their time in the College Success Program and are successful in finding a career that they are passionate about post-graduation. We believe in a growth mindset and supporting scholars by helping to develop their own tools to succeed. Most importantly, we believe in helping a scholar holistically by helping them grow into well rounded independent young adults. We are seeking part-time tutors who share in this philosophy and will work with students primarily in a virtual group setting and with select students in a 1-1 virtual setting to assist them in achieving their academic goals and in their overall success. The ideal candidate has a passion for education, a diverse academic background, and a strong work ethic and organizational skills. This position will work with other tutors throughout the state in the subjects of mathematics, statistics, writing and research methods, or science.

This position is part-time, approximately 15-19 hours per week. We have a need for virtual tutors to help our scholars at various college campuses that range from CSU, UC, Private, and Ivy League institutions.

Here's what you'll do:

  • Attend 4-6 program-wide virtual study sessions each week and assist students in small groups on a drop-in basis.
  • Design and execute individualized strategies to aid students in the understanding of their course material.
  • Assist students with developing and executing effective study strategies.
  • Assist students with reviewing class material, understanding homework and assignments, formulating ideas for papers, and practice study skills.
  • Review papers, homework, and assignments for students and provide constructive feedback.
  • Track and manage student attendance for tutoring sessions and student progress. Report progress to the College Success team on a weekly basis.
  • Manage a flexible schedule to meet Scholar needs.
  • Conduct other administrative tasks, as necessary.

Qualifications

Your contribution to Wonderful:

  • Have 2+ years of tutoring or teaching experience in your respective subject(s).
  • Experience navigating various learning management systems (I.e. Canvas, Blackboard, Google Classroom, etc.) and Zoom.
  • You have a knack for:
    • Being able to meet students at their level of understanding.
    • Breaking down complex theories into small understandable ideas.
    • Encouraging and motivating students to embrace the discomfort of learning.
    • Increasing students' resilience through the demonstration and assistance with growth mindset practices.
  • Ability to tutor one or multiple subjects listed below:
    • English/Humanities
    • Psychology
    • Writing/Research Methods
    • Statistics
  • You are a go-getter, a motivator, and organized. You are excellent at taking direction and running with your work in order to complete the task at hand.
  • Valid California driver's license.
  • COVID vaccination will be required for this position unless candidate has a legally valid exemption.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to tutor additional subjects such as: Economics, Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Upper-Division Math, Agriculture Science, STEM, and Computer Science.

Successful candidates will possess:

  • The desire to work tirelessly on behalf of students in San Joaquin Valley communities, to take initiative, display a strong work ethic, and pay attention to detail.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willingness to learn and be flexible when necessary.
  • An ability to quickly establish rapport and communicate well with students.

Additional Information

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, a 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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