Full-Time

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Posted on 9/27/2025

Apple Montessori Schools

Apple Montessori Schools

201-500 employees

Montessori-based early childhood education network

No salary listed

Westfield, NJ, USA

Hybrid

Must reside in the Tri-State area (New Jersey, New York, or Connecticut) to ensure accessibility to schools and events.

Category
People & HR (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Two to five years’ experience in talent acquisition. Background in recruiting and employee relations required.
  • Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and familiarity with HRIS & Payroll system
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to initiate and maintain working relationships with all levels of staff.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Must reside in the Tri-State area (New Jersey, New York, or Connecticut) to ensure accessibility to our schools, career fairs and participation in occasional in-person leadership meetings or events.
Responsibilities
  • Full Cycle Recruitment
  • Manages the recruiting process through the ATS from job description development and ad placement to communication to recruits and schools of hiring decisions.
  • Reviews resumes as they are received schedule phone screens, virtual interviews
  • Consult with hiring managers about which candidates may be the most worthwhile to pursue, schedule on site interviews for the hiring managers.
  • Execute Offer Letters
  • New Hire Onboarding
  • New Hire Orientation
  • Manages the administrative end of our ATS – accesses, permissions, add-on features, etc.
  • Trains all Directors/Assistant Directors on our ATS
  • Create and produce reports tracking recruiting efforts.
  • Performs all such related and non-related duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Apple Montessori Schools

Apple Montessori Schools

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Apple Montessori Schools runs a network of early childhood centers in New Jersey based on Montessori principles, using mixed-age classrooms and hands-on, self-directed learning. The curriculum combines traditional Montessori activities with modern elements like STEAM and yoga, delivered across multiple locations with teacher-guided progress. It differentiates itself through a family-founded heritage since 1972 and a 2018 private-equity-backed expansion that preserves a family-focused culture while growing the footprint. The mission is to provide accessible, quality Montessori-based education and expand the network to bring this approach to more families in the Northeast while sustaining the family legacy.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Riverdale, Illinois

Founded

1971

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expanded to 20 New Jersey locations since 2018 acquisition.
  • Opened Hillsborough school in November 2025 and East Windsor in August 2025.
  • Elementary programs through 6th grade boost customer lifetime value.

What critics are saying

  • SBJ Capital and St. Cloud Capital force unsustainable expansion causing teacher shortages.
  • Goddard School's 50+ NJ locations capture market share in East Windsor.
  • NJ DOE revokes licenses by 2027 for non-compliant STEAM-yoga model.

What makes Apple Montessori Schools unique

  • Blends Montessori philosophy with STEAM and yoga programs.
  • Accredited by Middle States Commission and International Montessori Society.
  • Offers extended 7 AM to 6:30 PM hours for dual-income families.

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Company News

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Nov 10th, 2023
New Apple Montessori School Opens In Hillsborough

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Apple Montessori Schools recently opened its newest school location in Hillsborough at 302 South Branch Road in November.

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Nov 7th, 2023
Apple Montessori Celebrates Grand Opening In East Windsor

Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Councilmembers Johnnie Whittington and John Zoller joined Apple Montessori School operators and staff for the grand opening.

MidJersey.News
Jun 29th, 2023
Apple Montessori Schools to Bring Their Unique Approach to Education to East Windsor, NJ – MidJersey.News

Apple Montessori Schools is continuing its expansion to more communities in New Jersey and will be opening a brand-new location at 300D Princeton-Hightstown Road in East Windsor New Jersey this August.

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