This is a hybrid role. It requires working from our downtown Chicago office 2 days per week (every Tuesday and Wednesday).

Who we are 

Elevate K-12 is changing the way classrooms work through live, online, real-time instruction in K-12 schools. Our two main focuses are to give students the best quality instructors and get them ready for the world of the future, and to give instructors work opportunities irrespective of zip codes. We are the new way to classroom! 

• Our Elevaters are problem solvers, passionate, thirsty for knowledge & mission-driven 
• Team-focused culture – team events, outings, happy hours, & recognition  
• Strong high-performance-based culture with high growth potential  
• Unlimited PTO & 12 company-paid holidays 
• Full benefits – medical, dental & vision / 401k plan 
• Hybrid work schedule -- 2 days per week (Tuesdays & Wednesdays) in our downtown Chicago office 

What you will be doing 

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist who will be responsible for helping to source, screen, identify, and recruit top talent for our growing company. In this role you will be responsible for all aspects of the talent acquisition process, from job creation to hire.

• Develop strong relationships and partner with hiring managers to assess hiring needs, and develop and execute a recruiting strategy to implement talent initiatives
• Create and post job descriptions to generate a pipeline of qualified candidates for open positions using a variety of sourcing methods and resources 
• Source, recruit, screen, and interview high volumes of candidates for roles across various company departments
• Manage the presentation, selection, offer, negotiation and closing (full-cycle recruitment) 
• Maintain a pool of qualified candidates for future hiring needs for each department within the company
• Maintain accurate candidate records within the ATS system

Who you Are 

• Bachelor's degree (preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience  
• 2+ years experience in full-cycle and passive recruitment  
• Experience using multiple job boards such as LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed  
• Proficiency using an applicant tracking system; Greenhouse is a plus 
• Proven experience in creating job descriptions 
• Highly proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook)
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions across numerous departments
• Experience building relationships with hiring managers 
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail combined with ability to multitask
• Strong problem solving skills  

Our story 

Elevate K-12 is tasked with an important mission: change the way K-12 classrooms and teaching work. Our organization is a radically open-minded company that is scaling fast. We are a team focused on high performance, dynamism and embodying a collaborative culture at all levels. Our teammates are able to have open, honest discussions that drive us toward our mission. Elevate K-12 is in a stage of hyper growth that will continue to open up new challenges and opportunities for our team. 

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity, gender expression, change of sex, and transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request