Introduction

Scholarship Prep is seeking dynamic, engaging, and passionate difference-makers both in and out of the classroom for our student “Scholars” in Santa Ana.

Our staff must believe wholeheartedly that all students have the inherent ability to succeed. Moreover, they must be committed towards ensuring the school is a place where students, staff, and the community want to be in order to work collectively towards our mission and vision. 

Position Overview

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for students and staff to learn and work in.  S/he will help support afternoon and evening events, clean the campus each day, and prepare the site for the next work day.

About Scholarship Prep

Scholarship Prep provides free, public charter schools aimed at establishing a sustainable education program where scholarship is the standard, diversity is treasured, and parents are partners in student achievement. 

Utilizing a university-inspired, college scholarship concept, our students will understand that by achieving academic, athletic, and/or arts excellence, a broader array of possibilities and options exist for future endeavors in higher education.  

Ultimately, our goal is that EVERY student will one day have the opportunity to attend college and perhaps receive a college scholarship, earn a degree, and give back to their community.

Our founders, former California Senator Gloria Romero and charter school developer Jason Watts, saw an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of students and families in underserved communities by laying the foundation for students to succeed in college and career. 

Their goal was to create not only a fun and engaging atmosphere for students and staff, but also a collegiate-inspired environment that will motivate students to attend school and excel. Each classroom will not be identified by number.  Rather, students will be in UCLA, Harvard, Stanford, etc, further establishing a "college feel".  

Scholarship Prep provides an enthusiastic and supportive environment for our staff, including dynamic leadership and professional development embedded within our work calendar.

Scholarship Prep’s instructional program is based on the tenets of academic rigor, student engagement, innovation, and creativity.  As a Project-Based Learning (PBL) modeled school, Scholarship Prep teachers mixes learning technologies and interactions resulting in a socially supportive, constructive learning experience. We utilize digital content and instructional technology to create a unique classroom environment, which allows students to grow as independent learners.

Position Details

As part of their duties and responsibilities, the Scholarship Prep Custodian will:

• Be part of a dynamic and inspirational team of educational leaders
• Model the values of Scholarship Prep
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students, families, and community members
• Communicate and collaborate professionally with teammates, parents, and the school community

• Clean and care for facilities in order to ensure they are maintained in a safe and healthy manner
• Create and maintain sanitary environments in offices, classrooms, and restrooms
• Work with the lead custodian to maintain an inventory of instructional supplies and replenish as needed
• Lock and unlock doors and gates
• Adjust and arrange equipment
• Replace lights, as needed
• Place garbage in outside storage bins
• Clean, wash, and disinfect drinking fountains
• Perform and/or report minor maintenance repairs
• Maintain storage areas and cleaning equipment
• Organize materials and supplies in a safe and orderly manner in order to ensure the safety of staff and students

Requirements

• Prefer minimum of three (3) years’ experience in custodial work, preferably including one year in a supervisory capacity
• Must demonstrate facilities and leadership abilities, including:
  • Understanding and following oral and written directions at a level required for successful job performance
  • Experienced in modern cleaning methods and the preferred methods of cleaning and preserving floors, walls and fixtures
  • Knowledgeable in available and appropriate cleaning materials, disinfectants and equipment used in custodial work
  • Operation of heating and ventilation equipment, door closures, combination locks and mechanical equipment commonly found in schools
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate and interact effectively with staff