Talent Associate (2026-2027)

Position Reports to: Director of Talent

Start Date: 2026-2027 School Year

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm + some out of school time responsibilities

Compensation: $64,350-$85,000 (Please note that this is a general range; salaries are determined based on credentials and years of experience)

About Us:

As one of the highest performing charter networks in New York City, Classical Charter Schools is having a meaningful impact on education in the South Bronx. Recognized as five-time National Blue Ribbon Award-Winning network, Classical Charter Schools outperforms 97% of New York charters by providing a transformative education through a classical curriculum focused on art, music, Latin, debate and character education.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employees and applicants will be treated in all respects on basis of merit and qualifications without regards to their race, color, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender, veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by law. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds to apply. At Classical, we provide comprehensive health benefits, competitive salaries, and opportunities for growth.

Position Summary

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.

This role combines strategic thinking, relationship-building, and execution excellence-requiring someone who can both design effective talent strategies and execute them with precision in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment Strategy & Execution

• 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

Selection & Candidate Experience

• 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

Data & Continuous Improvement

• 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

Brand & Outreach

• 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

Partnership & Organizational Impact

• 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

Successful Candidates Will

• Show alignment to Classical Charter School's mission and approach
• Exhibit excellent work ethic and organizational skills
• Demonstrate application of our core values: Accountability, Innovation, Professionalism, Rigor, Tenacity, Transparency, and Urgency

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

$64,350 - $85,000 a year

This is a salaried position.

At Classical Charter Schools, we believe great schools are built by thoughtful, dedicated educators and staff. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and grow with us. Classical Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.