Recruiter

Celebrate The Children Inc•Denville, NJ
•$40 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Celebrate the Children School is hiring an experienced Short-Term Recruiter to manage recruitment across the organization. The school is a New Jersey state-approved private special education school serving students with autism and other developmental and learning differences. Its educational approach is developmental, individualized, and relationship-based, and the recruiter will help identify candidates who understand and connect with the school’s philosophy and culture. This recruiter will manage full-cycle recruitment for certificated and non-certificated positions, proactively source candidates, build applicant pipelines, and coordinate hiring with HR and school leadership. The assignment is anticipated to last approximately three months, with the possibility of extension based on organizational need. The role is in person in Morris County, New Jersey, and is expected to work 37.5 hours per week. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience; a salary range is provided in accordance with New Jersey pay transparency laws, with final salary determined by a structured salary grid and applicable limits.

Requirements

  • Previous recruiting experience is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to actively source candidates and build applicant pipelines.
  • Strong interviewing, networking, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Strong technology skills, including experience with HRIS/ATS platforms, online recruiting tools, social media, and other technology used to identify and engage candidates.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, responsive, and able to manage multiple searches simultaneously.
  • Creative and resourceful, with willingness to use unconventional methods when traditional recruiting is not producing results.
  • Flexible and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to understand and authentically communicate the school’s mission, approach, and philosophy to prospective candidates.
  • Able to take ownership, network off-site, build relationships, and identify suitable candidates.

Nice To Haves

  • Education or special education recruiting experience is strongly preferred.
  • ADP experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage full-cycle recruitment for certificated and non-certificated positions.
  • Proactively source candidates and build strong applicant pipelines for current and future staffing needs.
  • Screen resumes, interview candidates, conduct reference checks, and coordinate the hiring process with HR and school leadership.
  • Recruit through job boards, social media, colleges and universities, professional organizations, referrals, and other creative sources.
  • Attend job fairs, recruiting events, college programs, community events, and other off-site opportunities to build relationships and expand candidate networks.
  • Evaluate candidates for qualifications and alignment with the school’s approach, philosophy, and culture.
  • Maintain accurate candidate information and recruiting activity within the HRIS/ATS.
  • Take ownership of recruiting efforts, build relationships, and seek candidates beyond those who simply apply.
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