Manager, Talent Acquisition

Breakthrough Public Schools; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Breakthrough Public Schools in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking a Manager, Talent Acquisition to lead full-cycle recruitment for school-based and organizational roles. You will partner with principals and hiring managers to forecast staffing needs, build strong candidate pipelines, and ensure a positive, efficient hiring experience that reflects our mission and culture.

You will monitor metrics, refine processes with the People Team, and uphold Ohio licensure requirements while advancing equitable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 3+ years of recruitment/talent acquisition experience preferred.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment and partnering with hiring managers.
• Experience in K-12 education, nonprofit, or mission-driven environments preferred.
• Commitment to equitable hiring practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for school-based and organizational roles.
• Proactively source and build diverse candidate pipelines.
• Partner with principals and hiring managers to understand staffing needs and provide updates.
• Maintain candidate communications and ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Track recruitment metrics and improve processes with the People Team.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Talent acquisition

Educator hiring

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Microsoft Office/Google Suite

Job description

Manager, Talent Acquisition

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Job Details

Job ID: 5967248
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

ABOUT BREAKTHROUGH:

Our mission is to provide Cleveland area scholars with an education that empowers them to lead lives full of impact and opportunity. Our network of schools centers joy, curiosity, and individual growth, uniquely positioning Breakthrough Public Schools to cultivate a learning community where all students thrive. At Breakthrough, we are committed to providing scholars with the academic, social, and emotional skills necessary to excel at learning and citizenship from kindergarten through eighth-grade promotion. We are committed to the success of every child.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for executing full-cycle recruitment for school-based and assigned organizational positions. Reporting to the Director of Talent Acquisition, this role partners with hiring managers to meet staffing needs, builds strong candidate pipelines, and ensures an engaging and efficient hiring experience. The Manager also supports recruitment initiatives, systems, and processes that strengthen Breakthrough's ability to attract and hire exceptional, mission-aligned talent.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Recruitment & Talent Pipeline Development

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and candidate selection.
• Execute proactive sourcing strategies to attract qualified educators, school leaders, and other organizational talent.
• Build and maintain relationships with colleges, universities, professional networks, and community partners to develop sustainable talent pipelines.
• Represent Breakthrough at career fairs, recruitment events, and networking opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing to support recruitment campaigns, events, job postings, referral initiatives, and employer branding efforts.

Hiring Manager & Candidate Experience

• Partner with principals and hiring managers to understand staffing needs, coordinate hiring activities, and provide consistent recruitment updates.
• Facilitate candidate screenings, interviews, performance tasks, and selection processes.
• Maintain timely, transparent, and engaging communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Communicate Breakthrough's mission, culture, and employee value proposition to prospective candidates.

Recruitment Operations & Reporting

• Maintain accurate candidate records, vacancies, and hiring activity within recruitment systems and applicant tracking platforms.
• Monitor and track recruitment metrics, identify hiring challenges, and provide regular updates to the Director of Talent Acquisition.
• Support the implementation and improvement of recruitment processes, tools, and systems.
• Coordinate hiring documentation, and support the transition from recruitment to onboarding.
• Track candidate licensure, credentials, and employment verification in partnership with the People Team.
• Manage recruitment-related communications and administrative responsibilities, including purchase requisitions and purchase orders, as assigned.
• Stay informed of applicable hiring regulations, Ohio educator licensure requirements, and recruitment best practices.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Professional Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of talent acquisition with the ability to apply diversity, equity, and inclusion principles to talent acquisition.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with an ability to take initiative, receive feedback, and seek out creative ideas.
• Strong organizational skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and a "Customer Focus" attitude cross-collaboratively at Breakthrough, with stakeholders, and with candidates.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to effectively share Breakthrough's mission and vision in public forums.
• Ability to effectively multi-task and be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or Google Suite.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or a related field preferred.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment and partnering with hiring managers.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, recruitment platforms, and reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience in K-12 education, nonprofit organizations, or mission-driven environments preferred.
• Commitment to Breakthrough's mission and equitable hiring practices.

Benefits:

• Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience. Breakthrough Schools offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision, life and disability coverage.
• Employees are also required to participate in the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) or the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS).
• Breakthrough Schools offers Medical, Dental, Vision benefits to all full-time employees. We also provide Paid Life, STD, LTD, Supplemental Life Insurance. Accident and Critical Illness Insurance. Flexible Spending Account and an Employee Assistance Program.

We have an exciting holiday and paid time off offering, we also offer training and development opportunities including but not limited to personal development, professional development, and team development opportunities.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

The details provided in this job posting offer an overview of the typical tasks and roles associated with this position. It aims to give candidates a sense of the primary responsibilities involved, rather than an exhaustive list of every duty, competency, or expectation. Breakthrough Public Schools upholds the principles of equal opportunity employment, ensuring fair treatment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is integral to our organization's values and culture.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $57,600 to $72,000 Per Year

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Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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