Recruiter

Celebrate The Children • Denville, NJ

21d • 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, emphasizing each student’s differences, strengths, relationships, communication, and overall development. The recruiter will help identify candidates who understand and connect with the school’s approach, and is expected to proactively source and network rather than rely solely on applicants. The assignment is anticipated to last approximately three months, with the possibility of extension based on organizational need. This is an in-person role in Morris County, New Jersey, with expected hours of 37.5 per week. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Final salary is determined using a structured salary grid based on relevant experience and educational qualifications, subject to New Jersey Department of Education maximum limits and the discretion of the Board of Directors.

Requirements

• Previous recruiting experience.
• 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 try approaches beyond traditional recruiting methods.
• 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.
• Ability to work in person in Morris County, New Jersey.

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 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 searches, build relationships, and communicate the school’s mission, approach, and philosophy to prospective candidates.

What This Job Offers

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