Early Childhood Specialist

Early Childhood Education Recruitment Specialist Village Voyager LLC DBA Kido International Preschool – Chicago, Illinois, United States About this position At Kido, we believe great schools begin with great people. Guided by our values of Listen, Learn, and Lead , our People Team is dedicated to creating an engaging, supportive, and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive personally and professionally. We are looking for a Recruitment Specialist who is passionate about early childhood education and experienced in identifying, hiring, and supporting exceptional talent. Required Experience – Please Read Before Applying Have served as a Center Director in a licensed preschool program in the state of Illinois for a minimum of five (5) years Must be Director Qualified per state of IL 407 guidelines What You'll Do Manage full-cycle recruiting for teachers, assistant teachers, Center Directors, administrators, and support staff Source candidates using Indeed, job boards, referrals, social media, networking events, colleges, and community partnerships Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified early childhood education professionals Screen resumes, conduct phone interviews, and coordinate interviews with hiring managers Attend career fairs, recruiting events, and community hiring events Develop recruiting strategies to attract high-quality child care professionals Prepare and send offer letters Guide candidates through the hiring process and complete onboarding in Rippling Collect employment documentation, I-9 paperwork, and process fingerprinting, background checks, and employment clearances Coordinate start dates with Center Directors, set up employee accounts and system access, and oversee laptop distribution for administrative hires Ensure every new employee has a positive onboarding experience Track recruiting metrics and hiring progress Maintain compliance with company policies and state licensing requirements Partner with Center Directors and school leadership on staffing needs and support additional People Team initiatives as needed Prepare to travel to schools in Houston and Austin, Texas for recruiting, onboarding, and operational initiatives Occasionally support DQ coverage at schools Qualifications Minimum five (5) years of experience serving as a Center Director in the state of Illinois Bilingual in English and Spanish (Preferred) Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Minimum two years of recruiting, talent acquisition, or related HR experience Strong understanding of early childhood education operations Knowledge of teacher development programs, including CDA credentials Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Experience using HRIS systems (Rippling experience is a plus) Physical & Essential Requirements Be at least 18 years of age Hear conversational speech with or without accommodation Read printed materials with or without corrective lenses Speak clearly and effectively Lift and carry children or other items weighing up to 50 pounds Use arms, hands, legs, and feet to safely perform job duties, including emergency evacuations Push, pull, bend, reach overhead, and move throughout the school environment Respond quickly and effectively during emergency or crisis situations involving children Background Screening All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing an enhanced fingerprint-based background check and all required pre-employment clearances. Why Join Kido? At Kido, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by recruiting the talented educators and leaders who shape children’s futures every day. If you are passionate about early childhood education and have the leadership experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. The pay range for this role is: 60,000 - 70,000 USD per year (Chicago) Kido is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care. The successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced fingerprint-based background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr