Talent Acquisition and Programs Specialist

Join the team at The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School, featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and on 60 Minutes for its revolutionary teacher salaries and its outstanding results. TEP aims to achieve educational equity for students from traditionally underserved communities by utilizing world-class teachers, while re-imagining the teaching profession as a place in which teachers prioritize their own growth—as pedagogical experts, intellectual seekers, and community leaders.

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About the Role

TEP is founded on the belief that talented people – teachers, social workers, and support staff – make all the difference in student achievement. TEP also believes that providing comprehensive support and enrichment opportunities for students is critical to developing their skills and nurturing their interests.

The Talent Acquisition & Programs Specialist is a dynamic role; dedicated to hiring the highest level of talent by supporting the organization’s growing Talent Acquisition operations for all open teacher and non-instructional staff positions, and managing TEP’s break-time enrichment programming for students.

This is an amazing opportunity for an individual who is seeking an intense, fun, on-the-ground learning experience that touches various aspects of urban education, including talent acquisition, student enrichment programming, and school operations.

Responsibilities

Optimizing Talent Acquisition

• Elevate TEP’s Talent Acquisition recruitment process by enhancing the candidate experience across all positions and hiring stages.
• Spearhead targeted recruitment for teachers and non-instructional staff through participation in recruiting events, job fairs, networking, and leveraging TEP's talent network.
• Manage TEP's applicant tracking system and online recruiting platforms (job board), as well as the job descriptions, initial screening and interview process for non-instructional candidates within the recruitment process.

Building Candidate Pipeline

• Cultivate and expand TEP’s candidate referral pipeline from existing teachers and staff, recognizing referrals as a primary avenue for attracting strong-fit, exceptional, qualified candidates.
• Curate engaging content for TEP's social media, focusing on both organizational initiatives (including Talent and Student Recruitment).

Leading Student Enrichment Programs

• Lead TEP’s student enrichment programs by partnering with organizations that run enrichment camps for students during TEP’s 3-week Fall break and 3-week Winter break; responsible for coordinating all promotion, registration and logistics for enrichment camps
• Execute special projects relating to initiatives that extend from Talent Acquisition and/or TEP’s student enrichment programs; these projects grow in scope as the individual develops organizational knowledge

Requirements

About You (Qualifications)

• Exceptional Interpersonal Skills: Excels in interpersonal relationships by listening attentively, building trust, leading by example, communicating clearly, and interacting respectfully at all times.
• Organizational Expertise: Demonstrate strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, recognizing the significance of precision in organizational success.
• Systems Thinking: Embrace a systems-oriented approach, analyzing information thoughtfully to develop sustainable systems that enhance efficiency and outcomes.
• Communication Excellence: Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills, with bilingual Spanish fluency considered a valuable (but not required) asset.
• Integrity and Professional Growth: Possess unwavering integrity and a genuine enthusiasm for continuous professional growth.

Benefits

Why TEP

At TEP, growth isn't just for our students—continued growth is also a central priority for our staff members as well. That's why we're redefining the employee experience, offering a fulfilling career that matches TEP’s high expectations.

Unmatched Staff Talent: Be surrounded by a collaborative community of passionate individuals who care about educational equity

Compensation: Competitive annual salary in the range of $60K to $70K, based on the individual’s experience level

Time Off: 6 weeks of vacation plus 10 federal holidays and additional non-federal holidays according to each school calendar; 5 sick days and 3 personal days

Guidance and Mentorship: Reports directly to TEP's Director of Talent Acquisition

Employee Wellness: We value your well-being through our Staff Food Program, Staff Retreats, and Wellness Programming

Healthcare: World-class medical, dental, vision, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Life Insurance policies

Family Focus: Parental leave and dependent care account so you can care for your loved ones

403b Retirement Plan: We care about your ability to save for your future

Learning & Development: A culture that provides and encourages professional growth and development, including professional development and tuition/continuous learning reimbursements

NOTE: In adherence with Department of Health guidelines, all charter school staff are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. To request a medical accommodation from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement, supporting documentation from a qualified medical professional must be provided and is subject to review and approval by the school.