Teacher Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Who we are

Elevate K-12 is changing the way classrooms work through live, online, real-time instruction to K-12 schools. We bring live high quality teaching through our platform to schools in zip codes that cannot find a high quality teacher. Our few main focuses are to give students the highest  quality instruction and access to classes they couldn’t have before and thus get them ready for the world of the future and to give instructors, especially women, work opportunities from home, irrespective of zip codes. We are the new way to the classroom!

What we offer

  • Competitive Salary
  • Unlimited PTO & 12 Company Paid Holidays  
  • Strong High-Performance Based Culture with High Growth Potential
  • Team Focused Culture – Team Events, Outings, Happy Hours & Recognition 
  • Full Benefits – Medical, Dental & Vision / 401k Plan
  • Our Team of Elevaters are: Problem Solvers, Passionate, Motivated, Thirsty for Knowledge & Mission Driven

What you will be doing – Teacher Talent Acquisition Specialist

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist who will be responsible for helping the talent acquisition team source, screen and identify talent for our growing company. You will assist in all aspects of talent acquisition, working on the high-volume recruitment of our instructor pipeline.  We are looking for a recruiter with a passion for the education industry and creating an exceptional candidate experience. You will work with a close-knit recruiting team where the focus will be on full life cycle recruiting, while driving recruiting strategies and candidate generation. The ideal candidate has worked in end-to-end recruiting and understands how to pivot working through different disciplines daily. This is a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic, growing team focused on making an impact on the ed-tech industry.

Responsibilities – Teacher Talent Acquisition Specialis

  • Support our recruiting processes across all of our departments
  • Conduct large-scale and high-volume recruitment projects in a manner that ensures the effective selection of high quality, diverse new hires
  • Leverages sourcing best practices and methods
  • Develops innovative candidate sourcing strategies and best path forward based on market data and analytics
  • Manages and cultivates talent pipelines for hard to fill positions based on trend analysis and criteria such as function and geography
  • Take ownership of pipelines as it relates to referral, passive, and inbound candidates while partnering closely with hiring partners to own the candidate experience full cycle
  • Proactively collaborate with multiple stakeholders, from senior level leadership to various members of the sales, operations, and People team to ensure a positive candidate experience
  • Ensure an engaging and positive candidate experience at scale
  • Pipeline development for Instructors utilizing social media and other creative sources
  • Attend career fairs and virtual career fairs annually as a brand ambassador
  • Oversee partnerships that drive Instructor quality for hiring 
  • Accountability by tracking relevant metrics and KPIs for pipeline health and activity
  • Proactively suggest process improvements to optimize the hiring experience

Who you Are – Teacher Talent Acquisition Specialist

  • Bachelor's degree preferred   
  • 1+ year of experience in the education industry preferred
  • 2-5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition
  • 2+ years of experience with ATS (Greenhouse preferred)
  • Proven success with high-volume recruiting by identifying, engaging, and hiring top talent
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage your work effectively to hit deadlines and hiring goals
  • Demonstrated ability to cultivate strong relationships
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, conflict management, administration, reasoning and decision-making skills
  • Attention to detail, ability to multitask and strong problem solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication

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.

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Technology we use

  • Engineering
  • Product
  • Sales & Marketing
  • People Operations
    • JavaLanguages
    • Google AnalyticsAnalytics
    • BalsamiqDesign
    • IllustratorDesign
    • PhotoshopDesign
    • AsanaManagement
    • WordpressCMS
    • HubSpotCRM
    • SalesforceCRM
    • Microsoft TeamsCollaboration
    • SlackCollaboration
    • ZoomCollaboration
    • AsanaProject Management

Location

We are located in downtown Chicago's Loop district, close to numerous CTA and Metra train stations and bus routes

An Insider's view of Elevate K-12

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What’s the vibe like in the office?

Success in the Partnership Associate function is fostered through teamwork and collaboration. People who excel on our team understand the importance of working together, leveraging each other's strengths, and actively participating in a supportive environment. We believe in continuous improvement and successful team members embody a growth mindset.
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Phil

Senior Partnership Manager

What does your typical day look like?

No two days are ever the same - that’s why I came to Elevate. There is so much that goes into the administration of things like HR Technology, benefits, compliance, and payroll. Each day quite honestly is pushing the boundaries of my creativity and knowledge. Part of my joy in working at a start-up is no task is too small for me and my team.

Tif

Director of People
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How does the company support your career growth?

Elevate K12 has allowed me to shift my career from the public sector to the private sector with patience and support. I was in education for 16 years but was able to expand my sales career from SDR to AE in a single year. The company is filled with supportive leaders and team members who are willing to help you grow daily.
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Alex

Partnerships Manager
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How do your team's ideas influence the company's direction?

Our team of customer success managers are the eyes and ears in our schools. The insights they gain from customers while testing new ideas is key in driving improvements to technology and changes in processes which ultimately influence the direction we go as a business.
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Cindy

SVP of Operations

What’s the vibe like in the office?

The Regional Operations team is a fast-paced, high energy, collaborative work environment. Our team has amazingly talented people and decisions have to be made quickly. We work with various schools and students across the US, we wear multiple hats and are always in constant communication with each other to ensure every program is successful.

Ashley

Regional Operations Director

What are Elevate K-12 Perks + Benefits

Elevate K-12 Benefits Overview

Elevate K-12 provides competitive benefits plans for employees!

Culture
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Diversity
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Fitness stipend
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Personal development training

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