Talent Acquisition Specialist - Minneapolis at Zen Educate

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Zen Educate Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
EdTech, EducationIndustries

Requirements

  • Confidence on the phone and ability to build rapport with candidates
  • Thrives in a high-performing, goal-oriented environment
  • Growth mindset, with a commitment to learning and developing new skills
  • Independent and self-motivated, able to remain resilient through the challenges of a startup environment
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Comfortable with technology including Google suite
  • Experience in customer service, customer success or inbound sales, or experience in education (former teachers encouraged to apply)
  • New grads encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

  • Calling teachers signing up for Zen Educate to quickly qualify, assess preferences, and schedule them in for interviews if they meet our criteria
  • Conducting initial phone interviews with applicants to assess their suitability for our open roles
  • Gaining a deep understanding of candidates' preferences while identifying the most suitable position
  • Building value and excitement around Zen Educate’s mission and how we support in finding them the perfect role
  • Helping guide candidates through our screening and document collection process, and diligently following up with candidates that need support throughout
  • Building urgency and excitement when speaking with applicants to get them started with Zen Educate as soon as possible
  • Working in a fast paced and ever changing startup environment that requires flexibility and adapting to change

Skills

Talent Acquisition
Cold Calling
Phone Screening
Candidate Qualification
Phone Interviews
Interview Scheduling
Onboarding
Recruiting

Zen Educate

Connects schools with qualified teaching staff

About Zen Educate

Zen Educate connects schools with qualified supply teachers, teaching assistants, and cover supervisors through a streamlined online platform. Operating in major UK cities like London, Manchester, and Birmingham, the platform allows schools to browse a directory of available candidates while educators can find job opportunities that suit their skills. By eliminating traditional recruitment agencies, Zen Educate reduces hiring costs for schools and increases earnings for teachers. The company charges schools a fee for using its platform, which is typically lower than agency fees, and may offer premium services for additional support. The goal of Zen Educate is to simplify the hiring process in the education sector, making it more efficient and affordable for both schools and teaching professionals.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$82.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Consumer Software, EducationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Vacation
Wellness Program
Gym Membership
Electric Car Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Company Equity

Risks

Integration challenges from acquiring Aquinas Education may disrupt Zen Educate's operations.
US market expansion introduces regulatory and cultural challenges for Zen Educate.
Competition from AI-driven learning platforms may impact demand for traditional supply teaching.

Differentiation

Zen Educate eliminates costly recruitment agencies, offering a direct platform for schools and teachers.
The platform provides a streamlined, tech-driven solution for education staffing in the UK.
Zen Educate's acquisition of Aquinas Education enhances its market presence and resource pool.

Upsides

Zen Educate raised $37M in Series B funding, boosting its expansion capabilities.
The acquisition of Aquinas Education strengthens Zen Educate's UK and potential US market presence.
Growing demand for cost-effective staffing solutions aligns with Zen Educate's lower fee model.

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