Jewish Federation of St. Louis has an excellent opportunity to join our team in supporting local early childhood education efforts as a Recruiter, focusing on the recruitment of early childhood educators in coordination with the national ElevatED program. This position is a part-time, temporary opportunity with a lot of flexibility, and an hourly pay range of $28–$33.

The Jewish Federation of St. Louis mobilizes the Jewish community and its human and financial resources to preserve and enhance Jewish life in St. Louis, in Israel, and around the world. Our vision is an engaged, vibrant, and flourishing St. Louis Jewish community in which individuals live with dignity, meaning, purpose, and a sense of belonging to the Jewish People as part of a life well-lived.

Our Recruiter - Early Childhood Education plays an integral role in building a network and pipeline of early childhood educators for Jewish Early Childhood Centers in our community. This work will be done with the guidance and support of the national ElevatEd initiative. Our Recruiter - Early Childhood Education will report to, and receive additional support from, the Director of Foundations at Jewish Federation of St. Louis.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of child development and Early Childhood Jewish Education (ECJE), as well as familiarity with the local ECJE landscape, is preferred
• Established relationships with ECJE directors in the St. Louis region is preferred
• Previous experience in networking and recruitment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborating with the national team and local ECJE directors to support the hiring of new educators
• Identifying local markets and demographics for teacher recruitment
• Supporting directors in recruitment processes
• Exploring partnerships within the community for substitute coverage
• Attending local job fairs and community events to promote ElevatEd and boost recruitment
• Other duties as assigned