Who we are:

Alpha Public Schools is a public charter school network of four schools educating approximately 1,900 scholars in east San Jose. Guided by the belief that our students belong in college, we ensure safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments to help our students thrive. What sets us apart is the very thing that makes us who we are– our community. Alpha was founded by a group of mothers on the eastside of San Jose who sought better educational opportunities for their students. We maintain a strong connection to our community and engage families in a collaborative approach to offer a holistic education to our students. 

A successful Talent Acquisition Associate: 

The successful Talent Acquisition Associate is passionate about working with school leaders, network leaders, and staff across Alpha Public Schools. In this role, you will play a key part in attracting, recruiting, and retaining top talent who will contribute to our mission of providing exceptional education. You will work closely with school leaders to understand staffing needs, implement effective recruitment strategies, and ensure a seamless hiring process. The successful Talent Acquisition Associate is relationship-oriented, adept at managing multiple tasks with high attention to detail, and believes deeply in the mission of Alpha Public Schools.  

The Talent Acquisition Associate will:

• Promote Alpha’s staff culture, mindsets, and values internally and externally as an enthusiastic ambassador of the organization through efforts such as  active involvement in LinkedIn, leveraging other social media avenues, and building partnerships with local universities/colleges.
• Own full-cycle recruiting (sourcing, application screening, interviewing, coordinating final interview schedules) for the roles 
• Use Alpha’s applicant tracking system (ATS) with fidelity to ensure all information is updated and current, providing user support as needed
• Ensure Alpha’s job opportunities are posted on all priority job boards
• Select and attend recruitment events such as career fairs and networking events, and proactively seek out other network-building opportunities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers and key stakeholders
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Manager to effectively share ownership of all open positions and candidates

What we offer:

At Alpha we care deeply about our scholars and staff. To support our team (and hopefully you!) we offer: 

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience. The starting salary for this role is $69,680 and goes up based on similar experience.
• Health benefits plans for medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families
• Retirement benefits with matching options
• Paid time off for holidays and breaks (6 weeks throughout the school year)
• Generous paternity/maternity leave benefits including 4 weeks of paid parental leave in addition to the state and federal leave allowances
• Employee Assistance Program that provides access to professional services for workplace, life, and wellbeing support and services 
• Relocation assistance for teammates moving from 250+ miles away

You Possess:

• 2+ years of experience in the education sector (preferably in a K-12 school setting or education management firm)
• 2+ years of professional experience, with progressive levels of growth
• 1+ years of experience in recruitment (preferred)
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Join our team…

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter online.

Alpha Public Schools is a network of four high-performing public charter schools founded by a group of East San José mothers dedicated to helping transform their community. We have a strong growth mindset – as individuals, as an organization, and on behalf of our students and families. We want to be better tomorrow than we are today. 

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds.

Salary is competitive and compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package.Questions? Contact us at [email protected]