Director of Talent Acquisition

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

The Director of Talent Acquisition is a dynamic leadership role that requires passion and expertise in attracting, developing, and retaining excellent people to serve our students and families. This individual oversees the development and execution of both long-range plan and short-term strategies to recruit and hire TEP teachers, social workers, leadership, and all non-instructional positions. The Director of Talent Acquisition role is for an equity-driven individual who strongly believes in TEP’s revolutionary approach to attracting educational talent to underserved communities.

Responsibilities

Talent Marketing, Recruitment, and Sourcing

• Optimizing Talent Acquisition: Lead 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, external partnerships, and leveraging TEP's talent network.
• Talent Pipeline Development: Maintain and expand TEP’s robust pipeline of referrals from existing teachers and staff, leveraging referrals as a primary and successful mechanism for attracting strong-fit, qualified candidates to TEP.
• Job Descriptions:  Develop high-quality job descriptions and job posts that resonate with TEP's organizational vision, ensuring alignment with the school's commitment to excellence and equity.  
• Social Media Optimization:  Maximize TEP’s social media presence and employer brand across various platforms, overseeing the development and management of all marketing efforts aimed at staff recruitment to provide a dynamic and informative space for potential candidates.
• Collaboration with School Leaders:  Work with school leaders to innovate and implement new Talent Acquisition strategies and initiatives, maximizing staff retention, and fostering effective and equitable talent acquisition and candidate assessment strategies.
• Online Recruitment Platform Management:  Manage all online recruitment platforms, including Greenhouse (TEP's applicant tracking system) and external Job Boards, coordinating every aspect of the hiring process.

Hiring Process Management

• End-to-End Hiring Oversight:  Manage all stages of the hiring process for instructional and non-instructional positions within the TEP community, ensuring a seamless and efficient talent acquisition experience.
• Candidate Experience Management:  Ensure a high-quality candidate experience marked by transparency, prompt follow-up, ensuring clear and consistent communication throughout the recruitment process.
• Data-driven Talent Acquisition:  Manage all data sets related to Talent Acquisition processes, including the tracking of spending, and hiring and retention metrics to inform strategic decision-making.
• Team Management:  Supervise and collaborate with the one (1) other member of TEP’s Talent Acquisition team, who supports with all the responsibilities of this position.

About You (Qualifications)

• Leadership Experience in Talent Acquisition: Bring a minimum of 5 years of impactful leadership experience in the talent acquisition field, demonstrating a track record of successfully attracting, developing, and retaining top-tier talent.
• Expertise in Screening and Interviewing: Showcase significant expertise in screening and interviewing job candidates, utilizing comprehensive Talent Acquisition strategies to identify and select the best-fit candidates for instructional and non-instructional roles.
• Passion for Equity and Inclusion: Exhibit a genuine passion for building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams, aligning with TEP's commitment to fostering educational equity in every aspect of the hiring process.
• Strategic Vision and Operational Agility: Showcase enthusiasm for big-picture talent strategy and innovation while demonstrating the ability to adeptly navigate day-to-day operational needs within talent operations.
• Relationship Building: Demonstrate an ability to build rapport quickly, establishing and maintaining productive and trust-based relationships with a variety of individuals across diverse groups within the organization.
• Commitment to TEP's Vision: Display deep commitment to TEP's organizational vision and revolutionary approach to attracting educational talent to underserved communities, aligning personal values with TEP's mission.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Exhibit exceptional writing ability and oral communication skills, essential for crafting compelling job descriptions, conducting interviews, and ensuring transparent and effective communication with candidates.

Why TEP

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

• Compensation: Competitive annual salary in the range of $105K to $120K, based on the individual’s experience level
• Unmatched Talent: Be surrounded by a collaborative community of experienced, passionate professionals who care about educational equity
• Time Off: 5 weeks of vacation plus 11 federal holidays and additional non-federal holidays according to each school calendar; 5 sick days and 3 personal days
• Guidance and Mentorship: The Director of Talent Acquisition reports directly to TEP's CEO
• 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
  

As this role requires a strong on-site presence, TEP's Director of Talent Acquisition is a fully in-person position that will lead from any of TEP's campuses in Washington Heights/Inwood.

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.