The Ewing Marion Kauffman School is a free, public charter school serving more than 1,000 students in 5^th through 12^th grades. Focused on student achievement and strong character, the school’s mission is summarized in three words: create college graduates. The school serves a student population of which 87% qualify for free and reduced lunch and 90% identify as students of color. Students are accepted by a lottery that prioritizes the six highest-need zip codes within the district.

Students entering Kauffman School in fifth grade typically scored in the bottom third of the state on their fourth grade exams. After four years at Kauffman School, 8^th grade students score at the very top in state exams; in 2015-2016 Kauffman School 8^th graders ranked #1 in math, #3 in science, and #12 in ELA in the state of Missouri. Our founding freshman class was the #1 ranked district in Biology and the #2 ranked district in Algebra on Missouri’s end of course exams. These results have allowed us to create a high school that offers AP courses for all students, meaning 100% of students participate in AP courses by the time they graduate from our high school.  

In 2015, the Kauffman School was recognized as Missouri Charter School of the Year. In 2016 and 2017, the Kauffman School earned a perfect score on its statewide Annual Performance Rating, one of only 7% of districts statewide to do so. In 2017, Teach For America named the Kauffman School a School To Learn From. Additionally, the Kauffman School became the first charter network outside of New York City to earn the top tier “Platinum” rating from the Leverage Leadership Institute, an extension of the Relay Graduate School of Education. Our school and student results demonstrate our students’ incredible brilliance, passion, creativity, and work ethic. Kauffman School students are empowered by their identities and place in the community and develop a critical consciousness of the world around them. Kauffman School staff actively partner with families to be a school, not just in the community, but of the community.

The Kauffman School seeks a dedicated and inspirational Talent Recruiter who will continue finding top talent for the growing Kauffman School team. Working alongside the current Talent Recruiter, the second Talent Recruiter will use a variety of innovative methods to source and cultivate strong instructional and non-instructional candidates. Additionally, the Talent Recruiter will lead candidates through the application and interview process to ensure the Kauffman School is finding team members with strong fit for the team’s expanding needs. The Talent Recruiter will be working on the Talent team’s initiatives that lead Kauffman School to have a robust, dedicated and diverse staff.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Outreach and Cultivation

• Write and place compelling position announcements and other school marketing materials in various media venues; refreshing postings as necessary to attract viable candidates
• Utilize sources such as database searches, social media, job posting sites, professional and personal networking, and referrals to identify and recruit candidates
• Stay informed of trends and innovative recruiting techniques in order to be competitive in state-of-the-art recruiting practices
• Deliver high-quality candidates, while guiding hiring managers and candidates through the selection process
• Provide complete, accurate, and inspiring information to candidates about the Kauffman School and its employment opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with mission-aligned organizations and individuals with the goal of attracting top talent to the Kauffman School
• Manage contracted service providers supporting outreach efforts
• Manage Kauffman School programs related to recruitment and teacher development; including the logistics, orientation, and communication with Kauffman Teacher-Leader Fellows
• Work with school leadership to identify hiring needs and develop candidate targets
• Organize recruitment events and conduct tours of the Kauffman School intended to attract and inform a broad talent pool
• Ensure school website is maximizing its potential to attract talented candidates

Candidate Selection

• Screen resumes, collect candidate application materials, schedule candidates for sample lessons and/or interviews, and coordinate interview day details
• Develop, implement, and manage efficient hiring process and protocols for all open positions
• Develop and maintain candidate tracking system
• Develop and refine interview screens for all open positions
• Conduct and evaluate phone interviews to determine mission fit of candidate
• Evaluate video screen and track feedback for school leader review
• Review and provide feedback to candidate sample lesson materials
• Evaluate candidate during sample teach and sample teach debrief with school leaders
• Conduct reference checks
• Facilitate and document post interview feedback with interview teams and candidates
• Deliver and analyze candidate feedback surveys
• Evaluate and refine the overall candidate selection process
• Manage candidate’s experience at the school from recruitment through onboarding
• Be honest, warm, responsive, and thorough at all times, with every candidate

Hiring and Retention

• Work with school leaders to market the Kauffman School in a competitive and professional manner
• Manage the onboarding process to include creating an onboarding plan, scheduling and providing new hire orientation, and scheduling all new hire training with various subject matter experts
• Work with candidates, employees, and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on all teacher certification issues and approvals
• File and maintain employment records for future reference
• Maintain and manage all applicable applicant and employment logs
• Develop strategies to create a thriving and enjoyable work environment designed to support and retain all staff
• Identify creative ways to keep staff morale high and ensure all school staff know they are appreciated and supported

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of three years of work experience required
• Ability to handle confidential data with discretion
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in human resources or with sourcing and recruiting is highly preferred
• Commitment and complete belief in the Kauffman School’s mission and organizational success
• Must exhibit good business acumen and the ability to conduct interviews and evaluate technical capabilities of candidate
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and a team player
• Ability to take feedback well and implement changes immediately
• Highly organized with the ability to meet tight deadlines despite interruptions
• Acute attention to detail coupled with the ability to think and act strategically
• Adept at collecting and analyzing data to suggest process improvements
• Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and external pressures
• Personal qualities of maturity, humility, self-reflection, strong work ethic, and “whatever it takes” attitude

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The Kauffman School offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with anticipated duties, experience, and demonstrated record of results with students. All Kauffman School staff members are eligible to participate in the school’s excellent benefits program.

TO APPLY

Interested applicants should complete a formal application through the Kauffman School Careers page at http://www.kauffmanschool.org/.  In your cover letter please address the following topics:

• Highlight your experience working with students, urban communities, or in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Share an example of how you recruited a candidate; specific strategy, actions, and outcome.
• Provide specific evidence of your alignment with the Kauffman School’s mission of "creating college graduates” and/or the Kauffman School’s PREP values (Perseverance, Results, Empathy, Passion).

The Kauffman School is an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming people to flourish in an open and inclusive work environment. A diverse pool of candidates is welcomed and encouraged.