About Us:
Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools (www.freedomprep.org) is a network of PreK-12 free public charter schools serving students in Memphis, TN, and Birmingham, AL. Our mission is to prepare all students in grades PreK-12 to excel in college and in life. Since our founding in 2009, we have grown from a class of 96 sixth grade students to now serving over 1950 students across multiple campuses. In 2024, we expanded into Birmingham, AL, starting with grades K-1, with plans to grow to a K-5 campus.
At Freedom Prep, we are committed to transforming education for students across the South, ensuring they have access to high-quality educational opportunities that empower them to thrive. Over the past 15 years, our students have consistently exceeded both local and state averages in math and have surpassed local benchmarks in English Language Arts on state assessments. Our mission is guided by three core beliefs: every child deserves the right to a high-quality public education, character development is essential to student success, and exposure to diverse opportunities builds the confidence and skills needed to excel in college and in life.
At Freedom Prep, we cultivate a structured, academically rigorous environment that fosters excellence in core subjects, promotes advanced academic skills, and encourages students to embody the core values of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Excellence, and Community.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The School Finance Manager and Operations Manager plays a key role in managing the financial and administrative tasks of a school. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing payments, managing budgets, and supporting general office operations to ensure the school operates efficiently and complies with financial policies and procedures.
Work Schedule
Full-time during school hours, with occasional additional hours for special events or meetings.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
This position reports to the Head of School (Principal). This position receives support from the Regional Business Manager & Managing Director of Operations.
Physical Demands
Ability to sit, stand, and move around the school building as necessary May require occasional lifting of financial records or moving office supplies (up to 25 lbs).
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management:
Administrative Support:
Asset Management/Asset Tracking:
Implement and maintain systems to track assets such as technology, educational materials, and supplies. This includes ensuring that assets are logged, tagged, and tracked across locations.
Furniture and Equipment:
Overseeing the procurement, maintenance, and disposal of furniture, desks, chairs, and other school equipment.
Technology Equipment:
Managing computers, laptops, projectors, interactive whiteboards, and other electronic devices, ensuring they are properly maintained, replaced, and secure.
Communication and Coordination:
Communicate updates and reminders about financial deadlines to staff and parents.
General Office Duties:
Qualifications:
Minimum Education and Experience:
Skills and Abilities:
Key Competencies: Integrity and discretion in handling sensitive financial information. Attention to accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the smooth functioning of the school environment while fostering strong relationships within the school community.
$40,000 - $60,000 a year
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 investmentfor what’s possible, and why you should consider our communityas 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.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION: At Freedom Prep, we prioritize transparency in everything we do. We believe that open communication fosters trust and collaboration. As part of this commitment, we make our salary scales available online for you to view, ensuring clarity and fairness in our compensation practices. You can view our compensation scales on our website. Please click HEREto be redirected.
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 (TN ONLY)
-Focus on staff well-being and collective care through our Adult Social-Emotional Learning
-Support in obtaining licensure
OUR COMMITMENT: Freedom Preparatory Academy is actively seeking to build an 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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.