Child Development Recruiter

Children's Friend • Providence, RI

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Children’s Friend, we believe every child deserves a strong start. Behind every great early childhood program is a team of passionate educators—and that’s where you come in. We’re looking for a dynamic, high-energy recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about building teams that make a real impact in the lives of children and families. This isn’t just a recruiting role—you’ll be the driving force behind hiring for our early childhood programs.

Requirements

• 6+ years of recruiting experience (high-volume/full-cycle preferred)
• Strong ability to juggle multiple priorities and stakeholders
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems and data
• Excellent organization and follow-through
• Confidence working independently and driving results

Nice To Haves

• Experience in early childhood, education, or nonprofit sectors
• Familiarity with CDA or early childhood credentials
• Bilingual skills (Spanish strongly preferred)

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end hiring for teachers, assistants, and program staff
• Manage high-volume requisitions across multiple sites
• Conduct phone screens and guide candidates through the process
• Keep roles moving to minimize vacancy gaps
• Lead intake meetings to define hiring needs
• Coordinate interviews and drive timely decisions
• Keep everyone accountable to hiring timelines
• Support Policy Council interview coordination
• Source candidates through job boards, referrals, and outreach
• Re-engage past applicants and maintain active pipelines
• Support recruitment events and creative sourcing strategies
• Manage internship recruitment and partnerships
• Guide candidates from offer to first day
• Ensure completion of all pre-employment requirements
• Partner with HR, Benefits, and L&D for seamless onboarding
• Lead new hire orientation and ensure HRIS/payroll setup
• Track recruiting metrics like time-to-fill and pipeline health
• Maintain accurate data in ATS/HRIS systems
• Ensure compliance with hiring regulations and documentation
• Keep all records audit-ready

Benefits

• Medical Dental and Vision coverage
• Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan
• Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts
• 12 Holidays
• Competitive Vacation Benefits
• Training and Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed