Child Development Recruiter

🌟 We're Hiring: Child Development Recruiter

Location: Providence, RI
Reports To: Director of Talent
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts) 

Join Our Mission

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.

🧩 What You’ll Do:

This isn’t just a recruiting role—you’ll be the driving force behind hiring for our early childhood programs.

Lead Full-Cycle Recruitment

• 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

Partner with Hiring Managers

• Lead intake meetings to define hiring needs
• Coordinate interviews and drive timely decisions
• Keep everyone accountable to hiring timelines
• Support Policy Council interview coordination

Build Strong Talent Pipelines

• 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

Own the Onboarding Experience

• 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

Drive Data & Process Excellence

• 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

Why This Role Stands Out

• Make a direct impact on early childhood education
• High visibility role with leadership partnership
• Opportunity to innovate and improve recruiting strategies
• Mission-driven work that truly matters

🧠 What You Bring:

• 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

Bonus if you have:

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

Work Environment

• Hybrid role (remote onsite presence required)
• Occasional travel between program sites
• Participation in recruitment events

🌱 Why Join Children’s Friend?

At Children’s Friend, we believe every child deserves a strong start. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your efforts matter every day.

🔒 Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to equity and diversity in the workplace. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at talent@cfsri.org.

Children’s Friend offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• 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

Salary : $61,000