Educator Recruitment Associate

Zen Educate

full-time

Posted on: 2/10/2026

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States

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💰 $46,500 - $51,000 per year

About the role

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

Confidence on the phone and ability to build rapport with candidates
Someone who thrives in a high-performing, goal-oriented environment
A growth mindset, with a commitment to learning and developing new skills
Independent and self-motivated, and 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 - looking for a new way to make an impact on education are encouraged to apply)
New grads are encouraged to apply

Benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Soft Skills

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