Associate Director of Talent

Associate Director of Talent

Who We Are: 

School in the Square (S2) is a fast-growing charter school currently serving elementary and middle school students, with plans to serve families from Pre-K through High School by 2023. S2 engages, educates and empowers its students to respond mindfully and creatively to life’s opportunities and challenges. Drawing its name from the concept of the public square or “la placita”, S2 is where communities come together to solve problems and celebrate successes. Here, students, families and educators are seen, heard, and inspired. S2 students build the academic foundations, social-emotional intelligence, and the leadership skills necessary to excel in college and professional life. Our community is grounded in principles of justice, equity, diversity and inclusivity (JEDI), enacting a culturally responsive and sustaining lens to our pedagogical practice. S2 provides a progressive and rigorous learning community in which students thrive physically, emotionally, and academically through differentiated and personalized education and adults grow through rich and robust professional development. 

We take seriously our obligation as an anchor institution in our community. We understand that our students’ ability to learn is directly impacted by their access to basic needs. Through our Family Support Program, we support over 200 families every month with bimonthly food pantries and other essential services, including internet hotspots and rent relief. 

Associate Director of Talent

The Associate Director of Talent will work collaboratively with the Director of Talent and the rest of the Talent/Human Resources team. This person will collaborate with the rest of the Talent & Human Resources team to ensure that hiring systems are seamlessly executed, to support all staff in their roles, and to drive training and performance management systems with the Director of Talent. This person must maintain a high bar of expectations and have a sense of urgency while appearing calm and approachable in all situations. A high degree of professionalism and confidentiality is critical in this role. This role will report directly to the Director of Talent.

Associate Director of Talent’s responsibilities include: 

Hiring

• Maintain hiring systems to ensure all applicants move through the process in a timely manner and have a great experience interacting with School in the Square.
• Prepare for in person interviews and welcome applicants to our facilities.
• Execute parts of the application process such as interviews and reference checks. 
• Generate Offer Letters.

Staff Culture & Training

• Support and maintain systems for performance management and staff accountability. 
• Coordinate and plan the logistics of staff onboarding across all locations. 
• Support the Director of Talent with sensitive investigations and conversations. 
• Ensure all staff have a supportive and inviting work experience.
• Support with the management and auditing of certifications. 

Willingly complete other tasks and projects assigned by team leadership

Your Qualifications Are: 

• A solutions-focused thinker with strong communication, planning and time management skills ● A high degree of comfort, compassion, and discretion engaging with difficult topics.
• A knowledge of performance management systems and managerial best practices. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Education or relevant content area preferred 
• Experienced in school-based training and management, with a minimum of two years in a school setting. 
• Comfortability to take initiative and be resourceful; working both independently as well as on a team 
• Self-reflective with the capacity to accept and implement feedback to improve performance 
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite 
• Able to communicate fluently in English

What You Can Expect From Us: 

At S2 we take as much care of our teachers and staff as we do of our students. S2 is committed to supporting our teachers by helping them build sustainable, rewarding careers that center on each educator’s passions and multi-disciplinary interests. All of our faculty and staff are valued professionals and we are proud to provide extended planning time, team-building and collaboration, comfortable and friendly working conditions, and more to ensure our team members all have the tools they need to succeed. 

Compensation & Benefits

At S2 we take as much care of our teachers and staff as we do of our students. S2 is committed to supporting our staff by helping them build sustainable, rewarding careers that center on each educator’s passions and multi-disciplinary interests.  All of our faculty and staff are valued professionals, and we are proud to provide extended planning time, team-building and collaboration, comfortable and friendly working conditions, and more to ensure our team members all have the tools they need to succeed.

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $120,000; individual salaries are set based on years of experience, education level, and certifications obtained. S2 also has opportunities for supplemental compensation, an excellent benefits package with a 401(k) with a 6% organizational match, longevity bonus, generous paid time off, access to a federal student loan debt reduction program, and a friendly work environment. 

School in the Square provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. School in the Square complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.