Senior Director of Talent Position Available In Essex, New Jersey

Senior Director of Talent
Employer
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Location
Newark, NJ, US
Salary
Competitive categories Employer
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Location
Newark, NJ, US
Salary
Competitive categories Employer
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Location
Newark, NJ, US
Salary
Competitive categories categories
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is seeking a Director of Talent to join the Network Talent team for the immediate school year.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teacher Recruitment and Retention
Develops targeted programs and initiatives to attract and retain a talented and diverse teacher candidate pool.

Oversees strategic efforts to expand the pool of qualified candidates through various channels, including the AmeriCorps program, university education programs, Teach for America, online sources, etc.

Collaborates with the Chief People Officer to ensure the development of effective retention strategies, such as career pathways, long term compensation strategies, professional development opportunities, and more.

Partners with leaders from various non-profits, colleges, and universities to plan and implement on-campus recruitment events and initiatives (career fairs, information sessions, panels, etc.).Partners with the Director of the Tutorial Curriculum & Teacher Gateway, as well as recruitment team, to ensure an effective internal pipeline for AmeriCorps Fellows with interest in staff roles.

Strengthens regional relationships with non-profits, college and universities, talent agencies, and Teach for America to increase the awareness of the Great Oaks Legacy brandIdentifies and develops initiatives to ensure equity and diversity in the hiring and promotion process.

Builds and sustains systems and processes that lead to more efficient sourcing of candidates, including Develops strategies to leverage various platforms (e.g. LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and Handshake) to ensure an effective recruiting process.

Uses data to adjust outreach strategies, support recommendations, and drive outreach decisionsCollaborate with Campus Directors and other leaders to assess short and long-term talent needs and trends.
Teacher Development
Work with the Chief People Officer and Chief Academic Officers to develop a Master Teacher and Leadership Development track for experienced teachers.

Supports the Chief Academic team to ensure the fidelity of the performance management cycle and teacher evaluation process.
Teacher Certification
Supports teachers and works collaboratively with campus directors with regard to teacher certification, including initial certification for teacher residents, support with provisional teacher requirements, including EdTPA, and summative evaluation submission, etc.

Tracks and maintains teacher certification information for the district ensuring the successful progression of teachers from initial to standard certification.

Collaborates with School Directors to oversee implementation of the district-wide mentoring program.

Qualifications:

Belief that all students have what it takes to be successful.
Bachelor’s degree from a competitive college or university is strongly preferred.
Relentless work ethic.
Minimum of one year of administrative experience, preferably in a non-profit or urban school setting.
Strong organizational, event planning, and time management skills, with keen attention to detail.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Ability to multitask effectively and adhere to deadlines and requirements.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Robust medical, dental, and vision insurance plans w/ comprehensive network coverage.

Up to $5,250 per year in tax exempt student loan and tuition reimbursement.

Reimbursements for external professional development aligned to your role.

Wellness reimbursements including gym memberships, spa services, and more.

Online counseling services•for staff and their dependents•via top-rated therapy app.

Pre-tax state pension plan benefit w/ addl. options available via voluntary retirement plans.

Pre-tax dependent care, health, and transit flexible spending plans available.

Convenient health screening and telemedicine support via VitalCheck Wellness platform.

ABOUT GREAT OAKS LEGACY CHARTER SCHOOL

The Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is a high-performing, innovative charter public school in Newark NJ, serving students from Pre-K to 12th grade on campuses across the city of Newark. Our mission is to prepare Newark’s students for success in college and beyond. Our model is based on the following guiding principles that guide our work daily•Creating a community that is built upon genuine and meaningful relationships. GOLCS staff rate our commitment to students as the #1 reason they teach/work at our schools.

Being surgical in our approach to differentiation of instruction and support for all students and team members. Our students receive daily tutoring embedded into their school schedule•facilitated by our AmeriCorps team members. Staff members receive individualized coaching and support in their roles.

Setting and exceeding high expectations for academic growth and character development for all students, in preparation for success in college and beyond. Currently, the historical college matriculation rate for GOLCS is 79%•nearly twice the national average for economically underrepresented students.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, & ACCESSIBILITY GOLCS

is committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. Furthermore, we believe that racial justice and equity is critical to our mission of preparing students for success in college and beyond. We strive to be an organization that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and elevates our student voices in preparing them for life and college.

GOLCS VACCINATION POLICY & COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is committed to ensuring healthy and safe working and learning environments, and maintaining our educational commitment to GOLCS students and families•with minimal disruption to instruction. With this in mind, as of October 2021, Great Oaks Legacy requires vaccination against

COVID-19

for all employees. Candidates who would like to apply for a reasonable accommodation from this policy based on a qualifying disability or sincerely held religious belief should reach out to HR@greatoakslegacy.org for more information.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

Great Oaks Legacy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.