KIPP Nashville is a network of high-performing public schools that has been committed to creating joyful, academically excellent schools in Nashville since 2005. KIPP Nashville is part of the acclaimed KIPP Network, which educates 100,000+ students nation-wide and supports students to college graduation through our KIPP Through College program.
 
KIPP Nashville currently operates 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school. 94% of our 2020 alumni graduated high school with acceptance to college and are projected to complete college at a rate 3x that of their peers. 86% of our students identify as Black or Latinx and 16% are identified as diverse learners. We are excited to continue our growth to ensure all students in Nashville have access to an excellent education.
 
Our mission is that, together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence they need to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. If you share this belief, if you have a proven willingness to do what it takes for students to achieve, if you thrive in an environment that is both collaborative and entrepreneurial, then you are already a KIPPster.

Position Overview:

KIPP Nashville seeks a self-motivated Manager of Talent Recruitment who is fueled by our mission to create opportunity-filled lives for students across Nashville. This person will be a key driver in building a robust and diverse pipeline of teacher talent through relationship-building, collaboration and effective stakeholder management.  While supporting our schools directly, the Manager of Talent Recruitment will be a member of KIPP Nashville’s regional School Support Team and will report directly to the Director of Talent Recruitment. Above all, this role provides the opportunity to tangibly impact the greatest determining factor of a child’s educational success: teacher quality. 
 

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities of the Manager of Talent Recruitment include, but are not limited to:

Full-Cycle Recruitment and Selection

• Develop strategic partnerships with organizations and universities to grow broad and diverse pipelines of Lead Teacher and Associate Teacher candidates

• Develop innovative strategies for researching and cultivating identified pools of talent and individual prospects

• Build authentic relationships with connectors and prospective staff

• Work closely with the Recruitment Team and KIPP Nashville stakeholders to identify, attract, and select diverse, high-quality candidates

• Conduct application reviews, video interviews and phone screens to support a rigorous, efficient and equitable selection process

• Hire for designated openings with top quality candidates

• Ensure candidate matriculation by developing relationships with prospective talent, creating a positive candidate experience with timely communications, and speak transparently and compellingly about the KIPP Nashville mission and vision

• Consistently monitor the progress of prospective candidates throughout the recruitment process; manage cultivation and selection data and use data to drive change in efforts

• Attend key recruitment events such as career fairs, conferences, panel discussions and networking events

Stakeholder Management

• Directly support Principals by coordinating a smooth, tailored recruitment process from identification of qualified applicants through all steps leading to hiring decision

• Build close, collaborative relationships with principals and hiring teams to ensure alignment of the recruitment process with program needs

• Dedicate time to observing classrooms and connecting with KIPP Nashville staff to develop a deep understanding of organizational fit

• Create tools and train school-based staff on recruitment best practices ensuring a positive candidate interview experience and equitable selection process

Data Tracking & Analysis:

• Track metrics related to recruitment, lead generation, cultivation and selection

• Manage systems to track contacts made through cultivation, selection progress to date and next steps

• Analyze recruitment, cultivation and selection data to evaluate various strategies and improve sourcing and selection efficiency

Desired Experience

• Recruitment and/or K-12 teaching experience with a strong track record of success, highly preferred

• Strong project management skills, organizational skills and attention to detail

• Demonstrated success in building relationships and trust with leaders, teachers, students, parents and community

• Demonstrated passion for the mission, vision and values of KIPP Nashville; comfort and willingness to actively participate in the KIPP Nashville community

• Bachelor’s degree, required

Desired Characteristics

• You’re interested in people: You’ve always had a knack for connecting with people from different walks of life and enjoy building relationships

• You care: Whether you were a teacher or felt the impact of them in your own life, KIPP Nashville's mission hits home

• You believe words have power: You put thought into finding the right phrase, re-read emails before you send them and get excited to engage someone through conversation

• You like puzzles: Thinking outside the box and solving problems is fun for you; you get excited when you hit a goal

• You’re a cheerleader: You look for the good in everyone and search for ways to move on from set-backs

• You sweat the small stuff: People know you as the one who’s thought of everything, but you're also willing to ask for help

• You’re connected: Bonus points if you have Nashville roots or graduated from a regional university

Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience, and includes benefits. This position is exempt and follows a 12-month administrative schedule.

Apply directly online. Please contact [email protected] with questions.

KIPP Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual preference, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.