Talent Associate (2026-2027)

Classical Charter Schools•Bronx, NY

15h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
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 high volume recruiting
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience in teaching preferred
Experience with applicant tracking systems (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever) preferred
Experience with marketing, outreach, or social media is a plus
Alignment to Classical Charter School’s mission and approach
Excellent work ethic and organizational skills
Demonstrate application of our core values: Accountability, Innovation, Professionalism, Rigor, Tenacity, Transparency, and Urgency

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