Secondary School Principal

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 an experienced and entrepreneurial Secondary School Principal (grades 7-12) to provide strong academic and operational leadership efforts. 

Essential Job Functions:  

• Shared Instructional Vision: Create a vision of powerful teaching and learning, with an urgency to provide a strong foundation for students to thrive academically and socially. 
• Lead Learning: Design and implement horizontally and vertically-integrated academic systems and structures to accelerate student growth and promote rigorous college prep learning at every level. Lead daily, weekly, and quarterly data cycles to analyze student progress, identify high-leverage priorities, guide targeted action planning, and strategically facilitate school-wide improvement. 
• Innovation: Develop and execute innovative strategies to ensure a well-rounded college-prep program that meets the distinct needs of all children. 
• Talent Development: Invest in coaching, managing, and retaining high-performing student-centered teachers and staff. 
• Family Partnerships for College: Effectively inform, inspire, and mobilize stakeholders to actively support a collective vision for student excellence. Develop traditions, rituals, and events for students and families that promote a strong school-home partnership to sustain a college-going culture and support student achievement. 
• Caring Culture: Create and promote a culture of inclusivity where all students, families, and staff feel valued and cared for, providing wraparound services and positive academic and/or behavioral supports as needed. 
• Organizational Excellence: Coordinate with senior leadership to manage day-to-day operations, annual budget, mandated compliance, and personnel oversight. 
• Visionary leader: Create a vision for the growing K-12 school model 
• Other leadership responsibilities, as assigned. 

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum experience as a middle and/or high school administrator 
• 3-5 years of teaching experience, preferably in middle and/or high school 
• A graduate of a recognized college or university with a master's level or higher degree 
• A valid California Administrative Services crede