ABOUT US

Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools (www.freedomprep.org) is a K-12 charter school in Memphis, TN. Our mission is to prepare all students in grades K-12 to excel in college and in life. Freedom Preparatory Academy opened in August of 2009 with a class of 96 6th graders. We now serve over 2,100 students in grades PreK-12. Our students have exceeded local and state averages in math and local averages in English language arts on the state exam.

We have three core beliefs that drive our mission:

1. Every child deserves the right to a high quality public education

2. A foundation in character development is essential

3. Direct exposure to an array of opportunities and experiences provides each child with the self-confidence and social knowledge to compete globally. 

We will accomplish our mission through a highly structured, academically rigorous environment where students will master the core subjects, develop advanced academic skills, and demonstrate the school’s core values of: Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Excellence, and Community.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The FPA full-time Custodian is responsible for maintaining our schools' and network offices' overall cleanliness and functionality. Under the supervision of the Dean of Operations, this person maintains their assigned building, or group of buildings, including keeping the office space clean, orderly, and secure during assigned shifts; and other related duties as required. 

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

-Cleans restrooms, dressing rooms, shower rooms, classrooms, and common areas. 

-Stocks toilet and sanitary supplies. 

-Vacuums, sweeps, and mops floors. 

-Dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork. 

-Empties and cleans waste receptacles. 

-Washes windows and walls. 

-Polishes metal work; and takes care of equipment and materials. 

-Set up and prepare rooms for special events and needs. 

-Reports needed repair work to proper authorities. 

-Performs minor repairs to building fixtures and equipment. 

-Waxes and refinishes floors and shampoos the carpets. 

-Pick up paper and other debris from grounds and buildings. 

-May be required to perform miscellaneous maintenance work such as touch-up painting.

-Assure security of buildings and grounds during assigned times. 

-Moves and/or re-arranges furniture, chairs, desks, tables, etc. 

-Perform other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

-Education - High School Diploma or equivalent experience 

-One year of work in the custodial field or similar work experience 

-Ability to maintain regular attendance consistent with the expectations for the position

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BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION: We are excited that you are inspired or called to learn more about our mission, values, and potential opportunities. We’d encourage you to explore a few additional resources about us, the recent investment for what’s possible, and why you should consider our community as a place for you to become a part of. We are one of the few networks that centers the whole person and their needs to thrive and support themselves and their families in the South.

Check out some of the unique and rare benefits here, including but not limited to: 

-Paying higher, scaffolded teacher salaries from Year 1 to retirement stage

-Zero dollar monthly premium options, including holistic options such as chiropractic or acupuncture care

-Focus on staff well-being and collective care through our Adult Social-Emotional Learning

-Support in obtaining licensure

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: Freedom Preparatory Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.