Primary School Instructional Assistant (Education)

Location: Lost Hills, California, USA; onsite Monday–Friday, 7:15 am–3:45 pm

Salary: $20.00–$27.12 per hour

Company

Wonderful College Prep Academy is a free public charter school network in California’s Central Valley serving students from TK through grade 12.

What you will do

• Support teacher-directed instruction and provide one-to-one tutoring as needed.
• Supervise structured play before, during, and after school, including lunch and recess settings.
• Apply classroom management and differentiation strategies under the guidance of experienced teachers.
• Support administrative and clerical tasks, tutoring, and activities focused on ambitious student outcomes.
• Communicate regularly with families and attend key community events.
• Provide first aid or physical assistance to students and administer prescribed medication in accordance with district procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize multiple responsibilities, solve problems, collaborate, and follow through reliably.
• Commitment to the school’s educational mission, continuous learning, and student success.
• Computer proficiency, including familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced classroom environment and meet the stated physical requirements.

Nice to have

• Associate’s degree.
• Instructional assistant or relevant experience.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking ability.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance at no cost to full-time staff.
• Optional 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% company match.
• Free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym.
• Mission-driven school environment focused on equity, health, wellness, and college readiness.