Ascend Charter Schools
About Ascend
Ascend is a network of high-performing public charter schools serving students across Brooklyn. Our mission is to ensure that all students-regardless of background-have access to an education that empowers them to unlock their full potential, achieve academic excellence, and pursue a future of boundless opportunity. We cultivate rigorous learning environments where students develop critical thinking skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
At Ascend, educational equity is a driving force. We are committed to closing the achievement gap by delivering high-quality instruction, fostering a culture of high expectations, and equipping every student with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in college and beyond. Through this unwavering commitment, we prepare students not only to succeed academically but to seize every opportunity that lies ahead.
About the Role
Over the next five years of Ascend's growth, the network will recruit between 200 and 300 outstanding candidates each year to work at Ascend's high performing college-preparatory charter schools and network team. The Talent Recruitment Manager will lead the execution of cohesive, strategic talent selection processes, informed by research and historical data, to recruit a highly qualified and diverse population of prospective teachers. The ideal candidate should enjoy working in close collaboration with hiring managers, and informing big picture strategies and systems, while successfully executing on very specific, detail-oriented work.
Responsibilities
The Talent Recruitment Manager manages the selection process and life cycle of teaching and other school personnel candidates, and ensures candidates receive an exceptional experience from application through onboarding. Systems Oversee a portfolio of schools on all staffing processes and maintain accurate staffing plans Support the selection of exceptional candidates through Ascend's interview process Assist in the refinement of interview guidelines, evaluation tools, and assessment procedures to ensure that all school teams are equipped with the necessary resources to hire personnel Recommend, create, and support systems to guide and track the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and onboarding practices, and update systems accordingly Relationship management Manage relationships with hiring managers and serve as a thought partner in selecting the best possible talent for school teams Maintain and strengthen relationships with candidates post-hire and create avenues for unsolicited referrals Coordinate efforts with hiring managers to ensure high offer-to-acceptance rates Cultivate candidates to ensure an exceptional experience and influence their decision to select Ascend Recruitment outreach Collaborate with the talent outreach team to develop and execute a national, regional, and local recruitment strategy focused on targeting high-quality academic leadership and teacher candidates through candidate cultivation and pipeline development Represent Ascend at virtual engagements, networking events, conferences, job fairs, and meetings, articulating and fostering awareness of Ascend's mission and the distinctiveness of the Ascend design Staff and reporting relationships The Talent Recruitment Manager works closely with school leaders, other members of the Talent Team; and reports to Ascend's managing director of talent. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required Previous teaching experience; previous charter school teaching experience preferred A minimum of 1 year of experience recruiting for a nonprofit organization preferred; previous charter school network recruitment experience strongly preferred Skills and Traits
Superior organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously Exceptionally high standards for the quality of work and a strong growth mindset to improve continuously Ability to develop strong relationships and authentically connect with candidates, prospects, and colleagues Alignment with the educational philosophy and core beliefs of Ascend and ability to inspire excellent candidates to join Strong written, verbal, and communication skills Eagerness to work collaboratively to solve problems Deep excitement to identify top talent Compensation
The salary will range between $70,000 - $75,000 annually, commensurate with level of experience.
This full-time, exempt position offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching Generous paid time off and additional employee benefits
Location & Work Arrangement
Based in our Brooklyn, NY office
Hybrid work schedule requiring in-office presence at least three days per week.
Ascend is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist community through its hiring practices and focus on creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into their approach to educating students. Ascend staff represent a wide diversity of racial, socio-economic, gender, religious, and national identities-opening a window to the entire Ascend community on the richness of humanity. Ascend Charter Schools welcomes all applicants who share their mission and vision.
Ascend is a network of high-performing public charter schools serving students across Brooklyn. Our mission is to ensure that all students-regardless of background-have access to an education that empowers them to unlock their full potential, achieve academic excellence, and pursue a future of boundless opportunity. We cultivate rigorous learning environments where students develop critical thinking skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
At Ascend, educational equity is a driving force. We are committed to closing the achievement gap by delivering high-quality instruction, fostering a culture of high expectations, and equipping every student with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in college and beyond. Through this unwavering commitment, we prepare students not only to succeed academically but to seize every opportunity that lies ahead.
About the Role
Over the next five years of Ascend's growth, the network will recruit between 200 and 300 outstanding candidates each year to work at Ascend's high performing college-preparatory charter schools and network team. The Talent Recruitment Manager will lead the execution of cohesive, strategic talent selection processes, informed by research and historical data, to recruit a highly qualified and diverse population of prospective teachers. The ideal candidate should enjoy working in close collaboration with hiring managers, and informing big picture strategies and systems, while successfully executing on very specific, detail-oriented work.
Responsibilities
The Talent Recruitment Manager manages the selection process and life cycle of teaching and other school personnel candidates, and ensures candidates receive an exceptional experience from application through onboarding. Systems Oversee a portfolio of schools on all staffing processes and maintain accurate staffing plans Support the selection of exceptional candidates through Ascend's interview process Assist in the refinement of interview guidelines, evaluation tools, and assessment procedures to ensure that all school teams are equipped with the necessary resources to hire personnel Recommend, create, and support systems to guide and track the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and onboarding practices, and update systems accordingly Relationship management Manage relationships with hiring managers and serve as a thought partner in selecting the best possible talent for school teams Maintain and strengthen relationships with candidates post-hire and create avenues for unsolicited referrals Coordinate efforts with hiring managers to ensure high offer-to-acceptance rates Cultivate candidates to ensure an exceptional experience and influence their decision to select Ascend Recruitment outreach Collaborate with the talent outreach team to develop and execute a national, regional, and local recruitment strategy focused on targeting high-quality academic leadership and teacher candidates through candidate cultivation and pipeline development Represent Ascend at virtual engagements, networking events, conferences, job fairs, and meetings, articulating and fostering awareness of Ascend's mission and the distinctiveness of the Ascend design Staff and reporting relationships The Talent Recruitment Manager works closely with school leaders, other members of the Talent Team; and reports to Ascend's managing director of talent. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required Previous teaching experience; previous charter school teaching experience preferred A minimum of 1 year of experience recruiting for a nonprofit organization preferred; previous charter school network recruitment experience strongly preferred Skills and Traits
Superior organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously Exceptionally high standards for the quality of work and a strong growth mindset to improve continuously Ability to develop strong relationships and authentically connect with candidates, prospects, and colleagues Alignment with the educational philosophy and core beliefs of Ascend and ability to inspire excellent candidates to join Strong written, verbal, and communication skills Eagerness to work collaboratively to solve problems Deep excitement to identify top talent Compensation
The salary will range between $70,000 - $75,000 annually, commensurate with level of experience.
This full-time, exempt position offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching Generous paid time off and additional employee benefits
Location & Work Arrangement
Based in our Brooklyn, NY office
Hybrid work schedule requiring in-office presence at least three days per week.
Ascend is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist community through its hiring practices and focus on creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into their approach to educating students. Ascend staff represent a wide diversity of racial, socio-economic, gender, religious, and national identities-opening a window to the entire Ascend community on the richness of humanity. Ascend Charter Schools welcomes all applicants who share their mission and vision.