Bilingual Early Childhood Recruiting Specialist chez Kido Career Opportunities

About the Role

We’re seeking a Early Childhood Recruitment Specialist to support our growing network of Houston-area preschool campuses. This hybrid position combines remote flexibility with regular visits to schools in Houston (and occasional travel to Austin). The Recruitment Specialist will play a key role in attracting exceptional educators and building relationships that strengthen our organization from the inside out.

You’ll be a strategic partner to school directors, helping ensure every child’s experience begins with a strong team of passionate, qualified educators.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract top talent for our schools.
  
  
• Build relationships with local educational institutions and community organizations to create a talent pipeline.
  
  
• Coordinate and conduct initial candidate screenings and ensure a smooth handoff to hiring managers.
  
  
• Organize and participate in recruitment events such as job fairs and open houses.

Hiring & Onboarding

• Work with applicants to ensure all paperwork is completed in a timely manner and uploaded to Rippling.
  
  
• Run background checks, and ensure clearances are obtained prior to start dates
  
  
• Complete all tasks associated with onboarding new employees; including but not limited to: sending offer letters, sending/collecting new hire paperwork, completing the hiring process in Rippling, confirming start dates, coordinating with center directors, setting up accounts and passwords, and checking in as needed to ensure a smooth transition.
  
  
• Ensure that each new administrator that is hired receives a laptop. Coordinate with the teams for set up.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Prior leadership experience in an Early Childhood Education setting.
  
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  
  
• 2+ years of full-cycle recruiting or related HR experience, ideally within education.
  
  
• Strong Fluency, with ability to read, write, and speak in both Spanish and English is required .
  
  
• Solid understanding of ECE principles and teacher credentialing programs (CDA, etc.).
  
  
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Must be at least 18 years old
  
  
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and respond quickly in emergency situations.
  
  
• Ability to travel regularly to campuses in Houston and occasionally to Austin.
  
  
• Must pass an enhanced fingerprint-based background check.
  
  

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At Kido, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact—helping build teams that inspire and shape young minds every day. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes a competitive wage, health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k), discounted tuition for childcare at our schools, paid time off, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid training, and more. You’ll also enjoy professional development opportunities, a supportive network of educators, and a mission-driven environment that values your leadership and ideas

Ready to make a difference?

Apply now and help us bring exceptional educators to the next generation of learners.

Join Kido and become part of a passionate, innovative team that’s shaping the future by listening to the needs of children and families, learning every day, and leading with purpose. Apply now and start your journey with us!

Discover more About Kïdo by visiting our website at : https://kidoschools.com/us/

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced fingerprint-based background check. Kido is an equal opportunity employer.