School Receptionist & Student Activities Coordinator

About Us:

Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) 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.

The School Receptionist & Student Activities Coordinator is responsible for managing the front desk operations, greeting visitors, handling incoming calls, and maintaining effective communication between parents, staff, and students. Additionally, this role will be responsible for overseeing student activities. This is a critical position requiring strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced school environment.

Full‑time during school hours, with occasional additional hours for special events or meetings on some nights and weekends.

Reports directly to the Head of School (principal).

Ability to sit, stand, and move around the school building as necessary. May occasionally lift or move office supplies or equipment. A strong commitment to supporting educators and the overall mission of Freedom Preparatory Academy.

• Greet and assist students, parents, staff, and visitors professionally and courteously.
• Answer and direct phone calls, take messages and respond to general inquiries.
• Manage the school’s front desk, ensuring it is organized, welcoming, and efficiently operating.
• Assist with scheduling appointments for visitors with administrators, faculty, and staff.
• Maintain and distribute school forms, handbooks, and other documents to parents and visitors.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and packages.
• Ensure that the school’s visitor sign‑in and sign‑out procedures are followed using Raptor.
• Support the office staff with various administrative tasks as needed, such as filing, copying, and data entry.

• Plan, organize, and oversee a variety of school activities, including cultural events, academic programs, and extracurricular activities, not including athletics.
• Maintain the Linq Connect platform by updating it with upcoming events and activities throughout the school year.
• Collaborate with staff, teachers, and student leaders to ensure successful event execution.
• Maintain and manage event calendars, ensuring no overlap or scheduling conflicts.
• Coordinate logistics for events, such as venues, equipment, materials, and catering.
• Collaborate with the school finance manager to track budgets for activities and events, ensuring cost‑effective management.
• Serve on the team responsible for publishing and submitting the annual activities calendar to the Network Operations team.

• Develop and distribute communication materials, including newsletters, announcements, and promotional content, to students, parents, and staff.
• Submit communication requests to the Director of Marketing and Communication…