Think Together

Specialist, TA Interviewing

Job Locations US-CA-Santa Ana
ID 2024-3986
Category
Full-Time

Overview

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Specialist, TA Interviewing
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
The California Schools Talent Collaborative is a dynamic and rapidly expanding organization dedicated to the advancement of quality education. With an unwavering mission to provide every student access to exceptional educational professionals, our focus lies in supporting California schools to attract and retain top-tier talent. Rooted in the principle of ensuring equity in education, we bring cutting-edge staffing methodologies from high-volume Fortune 500 industries into the realm of K-12 education, which stands as America’s largest employer. California Schools Talent Collaborative is a school district member organization in the process of obtaining nonprofit status in California. Its operations are supported by Think Together, a California nonprofit and the state’s largest provider of expanded learning programs.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Our staffing agency is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Interviewer with experience in education, early learning, and afterschool programming. This role involves conducting interviews, assessing qualifications, and selecting top candidates for educational positions, such as teachers, teaching assistants, early learning classrooms, and afterschool program staff. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the skills and qualities required for success in education roles, particularly in early learning and afterschool environments, and will play a critical role in building a high-quality team for our clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Interviewing and Candidate Assessment: Conduct thorough, structured interviews with prospective candidates to assess their qualifications, experience, and fit for a variety of educational, early learning, and afterschool program roles.
• Evaluation and Screening: Review resumes, applications, and interview responses to identify candidates’ strengths and suitability for specific roles. Conduct reference checks as needed.
• Job Matching: Use knowledge of educational, early learning, and afterschool program requirements to match qualified candidates with positions that align with their skills and experience.
• Collaborative Consultation: Work closely with hiring managers and program directors to understand the unique requirements of each position and recommend candidates accordingly.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed records of candidate interactions, evaluations, and interview feedback within the applicant tracking system to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Process Improvement: Assist in developing interview questions and assessment tools specific to educational, early learning, and afterschool settings to improve candidate evaluation accuracy.
• Market Insight: Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and local regulations in education, early learning, and afterschool programming to enhance the recruitment process and ensure a strong candidate pool.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, Human Resources, or a related field is preferred.
• Relevant Experience: At least 2 years of experience working in educational settings, afterschool programs, early learning, or a similar environment is strongly preferred.
• Recruitment Skills: Prior experience in recruitment, interviewing, or staffing is highly beneficial, especially with a focus on educational roles.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills with an ability to build rapport with candidates.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail when assessing candidate qualifications and maintaining documentation.
• Tech-Savvy: Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, recruiting software, or HR management systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of Education Standards: Understanding of local and state requirements for educational and afterschool program roles (e.g., certification, background checks) is preferred.
This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping connect passionate, qualified professionals with positions where they can make a difference in students’ lives. You’ll work in a collaborative and supportive environment, using your expertise to ensure our clients have access to highly qualified educators and program staff. This position provides room for growth and development within a mission-driven organization that values quality, integrity, and innovation.

COMPUTER SKILLS:
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Teams
• Strong proficiency in the use of Excel, Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional skills with MS Excel, data organization, and MS PowerPoint presentation.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
• This role is remote.
• Must pass Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting)
• Must pass a TB Test

COMPENSATION:

  • Salary Range $70,000 - $75,000

 This is the targeted compensation for the position. A range of factors, including but not limited to; location, skills, experience, will be considered. Actual compensation may vary.

 
Think Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
 

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