About Sankofa Montessori
Sankofa Montessori is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in Kindergarten through 5th grade in Forest Park, Georgia. Our mission is to empower children with the knowledge, skills, and agency needed to lead purposeful lives.
At Sankofa, we bridge traditional public school education with the Montessori approach, creating learning environments that balance academic rigor, student independence, hands-on learning, and individualized support. Our school community is grounded in our core values of Love, Joy, Ownership, Purpose, and Reflection .
We are seeking a dependable, proactive, and detail-oriented School Custodian who takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming school environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates reliability, initiative, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to ensuring our campus reflects the care and pride of the Sankofa community.
About the Role
The School Custodian is responsible for the daily cleanliness, upkeep, and beautification of Sankofa Montessori's campus, including classrooms, offices, restrooms, shared spaces, entrances, and outdoor grounds.
This role requires someone who takes ownership of their work, notices what needs attention without waiting to be asked, and consistently follows through.
Our Custodian plays an essential role in ensuring our passengers, families, and Flight Crew enter a clean, organized, and well-maintained learning environment every day.
What You'll Do
Campus Cleanliness & Daily Readiness
Conduct daily campus walkthroughs to identify cleaning, supply, safety, and appearance needs.
Clean and maintain classrooms, hallways, offices, restrooms, common areas, and entrances.
Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, wipe surfaces, and remove cobwebs as needed.
Clean and sanitize restrooms regularly, ensuring supplies are consistently replenished.
Empty trash, replace liners, and properly dispose of waste throughout the campus.
Sanitize frequently touched surfaces and support daily end-of-day classroom and campus resets.
Outdoor Maintenance & Beautification
Maintain clean, welcoming entrances, walkways, parking areas, playgrounds, and outdoor gathering spaces.
Remove litter, debris, and other avoidable hazards from school grounds.
Assist with basic outdoor upkeep, landscaping, and care of designated plants.
Proactively identify opportunities to improve the appearance of the campus.
Communicate maintenance concerns or larger repair needs to school leadership.
Supplies, Upkeep & Teamwork
Maintain organized custodial storage areas and properly care for cleaning tools and equipment.
Monitor cleaning and restroom supplies and communicate replenishment needs before items run out.
Complete routine cleaning and minor upkeep tasks within training and authorization.
Promptly report damages, plumbing concerns, safety hazards, or needed repairs.
Coordinate cleaning responsibilities around instruction, student movement, lunch periods, and school events.
Follow all school safety, sanitation, chemical-handling, and emergency procedures.
Maintain professional, respectful interactions with students, families, and staff.
What Working at Sankofa Looks Like
At Sankofa, every member of our Flight Crew contributes to the success of our passengers. We believe a clean, organized, and welcoming campus is essential to creating an environment where children can learn and thrive.
Our Custodian will have:
A consistent Monday–Friday work schedule.
Access to appropriate cleaning equipment, materials, and supplies.
Clear expectations and guidance from school leadership.
Opportunities to take ownership of campus appearance and improvement.
A collaborative school community that values initiative, accountability, and teamwork.
We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, demonstrates a strong work ethic, and understands that even the smallest details contribute to the overall school experience.
Requirements
Working knowledge of custodial practices, cleaning…