K-12 Staffing Recruiter

Educational Services, LLC. • Scottsdale, AZ

2d • $45,000 - $55,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At ESI, we connect exceptional educators and support professionals with Arizona public schools. We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and relationship-driven Recruiter to help identify, attract, and place top educational talent. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about helping schools find exceptional talent. This position reports to the Business Development Program Manager and is part of a small but growing team. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to help build something special from the ground up that directly impacts the K-12 community around them.

The Recruiter owns the full-cycle search for every open position — sourcing and building strong candidate pipelines from multiple channels, screening and interviewing candidates to assess fit, and guiding each candidate through a smooth, well-communicated process from first outreach through placement. This includes keeping accurate, up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system throughout every search. Ultimately, success in this role comes down to one thing: consistently matching qualified candidates to the right position based on their background, skills, and career goals.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of recruiting experience, ideally in education, staffing, or public-sector environments.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, reliable transportation, and ability to pass a background check.
• Must be local to the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resources, Business or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Knowledge of Arizona education systems, teacher certification pathways, and school district operations strongly preferred.
• Experience working with contract staffing programs a plus.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills with both educators and district stakeholders.
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.
• Proficient in applicant tracking systems (e.g. Bullhorn, Ceipal, JazzHR), Microsoft Office Suite, and virtual recruiting platforms.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication - equally comfortable and effective with in-person, phone, email, messaging, and video communication.
• Strong computer and systems proficiency including Microsoft Office suite, email, messaging, webinar, video conference, applicant tracking systems (e.g. Bullhorn, Ceipal, JazzHR), and CRM systems

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for K-12 roles including teachers, paraprofessionals, allied health, and district support staff.
• Build proactive pipelines of certified educators and educational support candidates through community networking, digital outreach, and partnerships.
• Post job openings, review applications, conduct initial interviews, and ensure a seamless hiring experience.
• Ensure all compliance, certification, and credentialing requirements are met prior to placement.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience through consistent communication, professionalism, and support during sourcing, onboarding, and placement.
• Represent ESI at job fairs, university events, and virtual career sessions to attract new candidates to the ESI community.
• Champion ESI’s mission to serve schools and strengthen Arizona’s educational workforce.
• Maintain accurate candidate and client records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Track and be accountable for performance metrics such as time-to-fill, fill rate, acceptance rate, candidate retention, and district satisfaction.
• Support background checks, fingerprint clearance, and state certification verification in compliance with Arizona Department of Education and other applicable agencies.

Benefits

• $45K–$55K base salary (DOE), plus uncapped commission
• 401(k) with employer match
• Group health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid vacation time and Arizona Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act Paid Sick Time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree