Overview

Job Location:
Denver, CO

POSITION: Talent Acquisition Coordinator

LOCATION: Hybrid Position – DSST Home Office (Denver) / Remote

SALARY: $52,500 – $62,600 based on aligned years of experience (up to 10 years). We also offer a relocation stipend for candidates moving 75+ miles to join us in Denver!
STATUS: Full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt position
START DATE: Ideally August 1, 2025 (flexible for the right candidate). You can view the current School Year Calendar here. 

APPLICATION TIMELINE:

Applications will be accepted through Monday, July 14th, 2025, at 12:00 AM (MST).

Please note that DSST Public Schools will be on summer closure from June 17–July 14, so initial responses to applications will begin the week of July 14th. If you require anything before then, please email humancapital@scienceandtech.org and our team will connect with you as soon as we are able.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Talent Acquisition Team is responsible for recruiting and hiring outstanding, equity-driven educators across our 16 schools. The Talent Acquisition Coordinator plays a critical role in this work, helping ensure every DSST student has access to an exceptional teacher who reflects and celebrates their identity and lived experience. This role is perfect for an early-career professional who is energized by event planning, marketing strategy, and connecting with prospective educators about DSST’s mission.

This individual will join a dynamic, collaborative team with strong systems already in place to support their success. With a robust onboarding plan and clear structures, the Talent Acquisition Coordinator will be set up to confidently contribute from day one—engaging in candidate outreach, supporting hiring events, and guiding prospective teachers through the application process.

We strongly encourage alumni of DSST Public Schools to apply.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Talent Evaluation / Hiring Support (20%)

  • Conduct application reviews and initial interviews for targeted teaching roles

  • Serve as hiring lead for at least one assigned content area (e.g., Spanish Teachers), managing full-cycle hiring

  • Support school leaders with hiring process logistics and communication

  • Maintain accurate hiring data and system integrity

  • Share weekly hiring updates and recommendations with team

Sourcing, Marketing & Brand Awareness (50%)

  • Collaborate on diversity-focused recruitment strategies

  • Manage job postings across external boards and university platforms

  • Create recruitment and promotional materials (digital + print)

  • Represent DSST at local and national events and engage 1:1 with prospects

  • Drive communication campaigns, network referrals, and candidate outreach

  • Collaborate with our Marketing & Communications team to amplify brand awareness

Event Management (10%)

  • Plan and execute school visits and hiring events

  • Represent DSST at career fairs and networking events

  • Plan and execute DSST-hosted events such as our annual DSST Virtual Teacher Panel

Data & Systems Management (20%)

  • Maintain accurate records in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

  • Track and analyze recruitment pipeline health and strategy effectiveness

  • Optimize job postings, message campaigns, and search engine visibility

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • No bachelor’s degree required; we value relevant experience, transferable skills, and a passion for DSST’s mission.

  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

  • High attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Ability to influence and build relationships

  • Willingness to travel locally

  • Deep personal and professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree (not required) in Human Resources, Marketing, Education, Psychology, Business, or a related field is preferred.

  • Alumni of DSST Public Schools (strongly preferred)

  • Experience in K–12 education, event planning, or talent/recruitment work

  • Comfort using systems like Google Suite, Hubspot, and Workday Recruiting

  • Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

WHO WE ARE

At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to be the largest and highest-performing network of public charter schools in Denver and Aurora with 100% of our students having been accepted into college or post secondary programs since our inception in 2004. When you join DSST, you play a part in ensuring all 7,500+ students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education. 

INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS

For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able! You can learn more about what to expect in our interview process here. 

 

WHY JOIN DSST?

At DSST, we know that our people are the greatest asset we have in reaching our mission of eliminating educational inequity. We work hard to build a work culture that allows our staff to not only feel fulfilled by the work they do but also feel supported to live a joyful, healthy life. We want this work to be your life’s work. Check out why our teachers love working at DSST as well as our benefits website to learn how we deliver on our commitment to the human condition. 

  • Health and Supplemental Insurance: DSST staff have access to comprehensive medical benefits, including fertility benefits and a mental health counselor that is dedicated solely to DSST staff.

  • Time Off: DSST Staff enjoy 11+ weeks off per year + paid PTO (from Day 1!)

  • Professional Development: As a learning organization, DSST values both internal and external development opportunities for staff. See some examples below:

    • DSST Back to School Development Series including New Staff Institute, New Educator Institute, New Leader Institute, Leader You, and Teaching & Learning Institute. 

    • Weekly 1:1 Coaching from a School Administrator at your campus. 

    • Clear internal career pathway opportunities such as our Apprentice Teachers, Emerging Leaders, and School Director in Training Programs. Read more here. 

  • And more!

DSST COMMUNITY REFERRAL PROGRAM

Not a best fit role for you but know someone else who would be a great fit? Refer them here and earn $500 if they are hired! 

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, National origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), Age (40 and older), Disability, Genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.