Talent Associate (2026-2027)

About the role

The Talent Associate plays a critical role in advancing Classical Charter Schools’ mission by identifying, engaging, and selecting exceptional talent to serve our scholars. This individual will engage with full-cycle recruitment efforts, with a particular focus on the ClassiCorps Teaching Fellowship, our selective three-year teaching fellowship, while ensuring a rigorous, data-driven selection process and an exceptional candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for instructional and fellowship roles, ensuring high-quality hiring outcomes
• Develop and execute targeted recruitment strategies, with a strong emphasis on ClassiCorps
• Proactively source and engage top talent through platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, Handshake, and other channels
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of candidates across key talent pools
• Facilitate all stages of the selection process (phone, virtual, and in-person), ensuring rigor, consistency, and an excellent candidate experience
• Track candidate performance, synthesize feedback, and contribute to data-informed hiring decisions
• Continuously refine selection processes through reflection, analysis, and iteration
• Analyze recruitment and selection data to identify trends in candidate behavior, conversion, and performance outcomes
• Use insights to strengthen sourcing strategies, improve conversion rates, and enhance overall hiring effectiveness
• Serve as an ambassador for Classical Charter Schools by building relationships across universities, professional networks, and community organizations
• Represent Classical at career fairs, information sessions, and recruiting events
• Develop and share compelling content that reflects the Classical mission and experience across social media and other platforms
• Partner closely with the Director of Talent to support broader talent initiatives, including retention, risk mitigation, and leadership development
• Contribute to cross-functional projects that strengthen the organization’s overall talent strategy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2+ years of experience in teaching preferred
• 2+ years of experience in recruitment or teaching (preferably within high-performing charter schools)
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience leveraging data to inform decisions and improve outcomes
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever) preferred
• Experience with high volume recruiting
• Experience with marketing, outreach, or social media is a plus
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity

Benefits

• A generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverages
• Student Loan Counseling
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Reimbursement Account
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Gym/Fitness Reimbursement
• Calm Subscription
• Wellness benefits
• 401k