Position Overview:  Achievement First is seeking an action-oriented and hands-on Teacher Recruiter to execute recruitment and selection strategies to attract and retain the nation’s top teaching and school leadership talent for Achievement First schools in Connecticut. Reporting to the Director of School Leader and Teacher Recruitment and working in partnership with other Teacher Recruiters, this person will travel locally and nationally to recruit talent and will also guide strong candidates through the selection and hiring process. 

Responsibilities: 

·         Implement recruitment programs aimed at attracting the nation’s top teachers and school leaders to Achievement First schools in Connecticut

·         Collaborate with the Director of School Leader and Teacher Recruitment and fellow Teacher Recruiters to reach Achievement First’s recruitment goals

·         Identify new opportunities for outreach and act as a representative of Achievement First at targeted events

·         Schedule and conduct phone interviews with applicants, guiding prospective teachers and school leaders through the application process with unwaveringly high levels of customer service

·         Assist the Talent Leadership Team and school principals in the selection of new teachers and school leaders

·         Undertake special projects as requested by the Talent Leadership Team. 

Qualifications: 

• Direct teaching experience and/or school leadership experience in a high-performing school setting
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in education or recruitment; 1-2 years of teaching experience preferred
• Strong customer service-based approach to recruiting and relationship-building
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including experience delivering presentations to diverse constituent groups
• Demonstrated ability to succeed in a fast-paced, detail-oriented and results-driven environment
• A passion for and commitment to the work of high-performing charter schools
• The ability to travel to recruitment events required
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required

Position Overview:  Achievement First is seeking a strategic, dynamic, and detail-oriented Director of School Leader and Teacher Recruitment to attract and retain the nation’s top teaching and school leadership talent for Achievement First schools in Connecticut. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Talent Development, the Director of School Leader and Teacher Recruitment will develop strategic recruitment and selection plans and oversee the execution of these plans. The Director of School Leader and Teacher Recruitment will manage two Teacher Recruiters in Connecticut and work in close partnership with the Director of School Leader and Teacher Recruitment in New York. 

Responsibilities: 

·         Design and implement innovative outreach programs aimed at attracting the nation’s top teachers and school leaders to Achievement First charter schools in Connecticut

·         Collaborate with the Director of School Leader and Teacher Recruitment, New York, and Director of Talent Strategy to set ambitious goals and accompanying plans and expand upon Achievement First’s existing recruitment efforts

·         Manage a broad range or relationships, including teachers and principals in Achievement First schools, university deans and heads of departments, nonprofit organizations and other partners in the charter school movement, to ensure the recruitment, selection, and retention of top talent

·         Research and identify new opportunities for community outreach; establish a presence at targeted events, with relevant education-based community organizations and in appropriate publications

·         Identify and cultivate strong referral sources and nominations from current Achievement First staff; oversee the implementation of a competitive employee referral program

·         Act as a mentor and guide prospective teachers and school leaders through the application process, utilizing unwaveringly high levels of customer service

·         Assist the Talent Leadership Team and school principals in the selection of teachers and school leaders

·         As needed, recruit, select and onboard additional Staff Recruiters to the Connecticut team 

Qualifications: 

• Direct teaching experience and/or school leadership experience in a high-performing school setting
• 5-7 years of professional experience in education, recruitment, sales, marketing and/or fundraising; 2 years in a management role required
• Strong customer service-based approach to recruiting and relationship-building
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including experience delivering presentations to diverse constituent groups
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to think strategically in the long-term and execute in the short-term
• A passion for and commitment to the work of high-performing charter schools
• The ability to travel to recruitment events
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; Master’s degree in education preferred