Early Childhood Education Recruitment Specialist

About the Role

Kido USA is committed to building exceptional educational environments by recruiting outstanding professionals. Our People Team champions a culture of listening, learning, and leading to foster a supportive and inclusive workplace. We seek a Recruitment Specialist enthusiastic about early childhood education to manage recruitment, hiring, and onboarding for our expanding network of education centers.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes for positions including teachers, assistant teachers, Center Directors, administrators, and support personnel.
• Utilize diverse sourcing methods such as job boards, social media, referrals, college partnerships, networking, and community events.
• Establish and maintain a pool of qualified early childhood education professionals.
• Screen candidates, conduct phone interviews, and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Represent Kido at career fairs and community hiring events.
• Create and implement recruitment strategies to attract high-quality childcare staff.
• Prepare and issue offer letters while guiding candidates through the hiring workflow.
• Manage onboarding procedures in HR systems, including documentation collection, background checks, fingerprinting, and compliance with employment clearances.
• Coordinate new employee start dates and system access including equipment distribution for administrative recruits.
• Collaborate with Center Directors and leadership teams across multiple locations, including Chicago and periodic travel to Houston and Austin, TX.
• Track recruitment metrics and ensure adherence to company policies and state licensing guidelines.
• Participate in People Team projects and occasionally provide Director Qualified (DQ) coverage at school sites.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five years serving as a Center Director in a licensed preschool in Illinois, meeting IL 407 director qualification standards (mandatory).
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least two years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or human resources.
• Understanding of early childhood education operations including knowledge of teacher development programs like CDA credentials.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience with HR information systems; familiarity with Rippling is advantageous.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.

Physical and Essential Requirements

• Minimum age 18 years.
• Able to hear conversational speech and read printed materials with or without accommodations.
• Capable of speaking clearly and effectively.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform safe movements such as pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, and emergency evacuations related to a school environment.
• Able to respond promptly and appropriately to emergencies involving children.

Additional Information

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of an enhanced fingerprint-based background check and all required pre-employment clearances to ensure child safety.

Kido is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to safeguarding children and promoting welfare in our care.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position in Chicago is $60,000 to $70,000 USD.

Why Work at Kido?

Join a team where your efforts have a real impact on recruiting and supporting the educators and leaders shaping children’s futures each day.