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 1200 students in grades PreK-12.  In just 9 years, 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: Every child deserves the right to a high quality public education, a foundation in character development is essential, and 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. 

JOB TITLE:                                                        Office Manager

ACCOUNTABILITY:                                             Dean of Operations/Head of School 

SCHOOL YEAR:                                                     2018-2019

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary role of the Office Manager/Administrative Assistant is warmly greet visitors in person and by phone, maintain student records, track attendance, handle mail, assist students needing medical attention, and keep the front office running smoothly.

JOB EXPECTATIONS

The Office Manager/Administrative Assistant is responsible for keeping the front office running efficiently.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Make each visitor and caller to our office feel welcome and valued. Perform reception duties such answering phones, greeting visitors to our main office, and managing incoming and outgoing mail.           
• Act as the main day-to-day interface with our back-office service provider, keep student attendance, and other aspects of school operations.          
• Manage our food services for students by interacting with the food service provider.   
• Maintain student records, including the physical files and electronic repositories of student information. 
• Provide general office support and other support showing flexibility, initiative, and a willingness to pitch in.         
• Attend to students and parents who come to the office.

QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCE

• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated habit of treating people with respect and kindness
• Strong work ethic and enjoyment of a challenging, dynamic, fast paced work environment
• Flexibility, reliability, and adaptability
• Experience in the school office setting
• Proficiency in MS Office and other school databases
• Ability to multitask and keep a calm environment
• Ability to solve problems and think critically
• Strong communication skills and shows professionalism

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

START DATE

An exceptional candidate will assume a full time role no later than July 2016.  The position will remain open until filled.

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.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Outstanding candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and references to https://freedomprep.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx