Despite the importance of hiring high quality teachers, less attention has been given to districts' hiring practices, particularly in terms of the timing of hiring. To date, decisions regarding when and for how long to post job vacancies have been largely subjective and anecdotal. This paper examines the relationship between the time and duration of vacancy posting alongside the quality of teacher candidates that apply for these roles and those that are hired. Notably, although the paper describes a dip in teacher quality late in the hiring season, I find evidence that many exceptional candidates can be found on the job market at this time. The findings from this study provide important implications for the literature and practice regarding teacher hiring.