Regional Recruiter for Staffing Agency – Chicago, IL

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ChildCare Careers (CCC) is excited to welcome a Regional Recruiter to our Chicago office!

As the largest staffing firm dedicated exclusively to the child care industry, ChildCare Careers partners with day care centers, preschools, and after-school programs to provide fully qualified, pre-screened directors, teachers, and assistants for temporary, ongoing, and permanent placements.

What You will Do:
In this role, you will be at the heart of our recruiting efforts—

· Source, screen, interview, and hire substitute teachers for temporary and permanent placements

· Build strong candidate pipelines through Indeed, job fairs, presentations, and community outreach

· Verify credentials and qualifications and complete all hiring documentation

· Maintain an active pool of ready-to-work educators to support our client centers

What to Expect:

· Daily in-office work at our Chicago location

· Travel throughout the Greater Chicago and surrounding areas for recruiting events and outreach

· A fast-paced, people-focused role making a real impact in early childhood education

· If you are a motivated individual who loves connecting people with meaningful work—and wants to make a difference in the lives of children and educators—we would love to meet you!

Requirements/ Experience Desired:

- Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

- Previous experience with interviewing/ hiring and/or sales is a plus

- Independent worker and self-starter

- Strong organizational, time management and follow-up skills

- Excellent speaking, phone and written communication skills

- Ability to project a positive and professional image on behalf of the organization

- MS Word, Outlook, and Excel competency required

Nice to have but not required:

- Knowledge of the Early Childhood Education (ECE) field is a plus but not required

- Knowledge of the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) childcare licensing regulations is a plus but not required

This is a full-time, hourly position - pay commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Hiring bonus program.
Car and car insurance required.
Medical and Dental benefits offered.

Full-time, 40 hours/week.

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Education:

  • Associate (Required)

Experience:

  • Recruiting: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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