Senior Recruiter: Instructional Staff

Essential Functions

• Sourcing & Pipeline Development
• Partner with a portfolio of school leaders to define candidate non-negotiables, ideal profiles, and hiring priorities for instructional roles.
• Actively source candidates through creative channels: LinkedIn, Indeed, EdJoin, job boards, professional networks, local university partnerships, community-based outreach, and social media campaigns.
• Use Boolean and/or sourcing search methodology, talent communities, and strategic sourcing campaigns to target high-need roles
• Generate interest through compelling outreach and targeted marketing that communicates Rocketship’s value proposition and realistic job previews.
• Maintain and track a robust candidate pipeline, monitoring progress against projected and actual vacancies to ensure early and consistent hiring.
 
• Candidate Cultivation & Selection
• Conduct resume screens, phone interviews, and candidate assessments to ensure alignment with role requirements and school culture.
• Ensure timely movement of candidates through the selection process (goal: application to interview within two weeks).
• Provide hiring managers with at least two strong candidates per open position and track offer acceptance rates.
• Partner with school leaders to ensure interviews are conducted quickly (goal: decision within two to three days of final interview).
• Facilitate selection events and hiring fairs to connect strong candidates with hiring managers.
 
• Hiring Manager Partnerships
• Hold regular check-ins with principals and regional leadership teams to review hiring progress, talent needs, and candidate quality.
• Set and track hiring benchmarks with the goal of securing first hires before winter break and 100% hire rate by May. 
• Provide data and insights to support informed hiring decisions and problem-solve barriers to filling roles.
• Train school hiring teams on best practices in interviewing, selection, and candidate experience.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with all stakeholders to ensure a seamless and exceptional hiring experience.
 
• Community Engagement & Talent Networking
• Identify and represent Rocketship Public Schools at in-person career fairs, university recruitment events, and community gatherings to expand awareness of our mission and opportunities.Build and sustain relationships with local organizations, universities, and professional associations to cultivate diverse pipelines of instructional talent.Actively engage with community partners and networks to position Rocketship as an employer of choice and to deepen connections in the regions we serve.Plan, host and support on-campus and community-based recruitment events that create meaningful candidate experiences and strengthen Rocketship’s talent brand.
 
• Pre-boarding & Early Retention
• Partner with HR and pre-boarding teams to ensure a smooth transition from offer acceptance to day one.
• Conduct pulse checks with new instructional hires within the first 90 days to identify potential retention risks.
• Provide feedback and trends from pulse checks to regional leadership and cross-collaborate on retention strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge & Skills:
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills to inspire top educators to join Rocketship Public Schools
• Strong eye for talent in the education sector
• Knowledge of effective use of search engines, job sites, social networks, and other tools
 
• Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree required; PHR/SHRM certification a plus.
• 2–4 years of talent acquisition experience, full-cycle recruitment
• Experience in K-12 education or K-12 education adjacent organization
• Track record of success in full-cycle recruitment and building diverse candidate pipelines.
• Teaching or school leadership experience highly valued.
 
• Skills & Competencies
• Strong sourcing skills, including Boolean search and creative talent mapping.
• Ability to build strong relationships with school leaders, candidates, and community partners.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Data-driven approach to tracking progress and improving processes.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
 
• Mindset & Fit
• Deep commitment to Rocketship’s mission and values.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Bias toward action and achieving results under tight timelines.
 
• Physical & Travel Requirements
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, school-based and office-based environment.
• Willingness to travel weekly to Rocketship campuses across San Jose and to the regional office for school visits, interviews, and team meetings. This may also include occasional travel to regional events and career fairs, which can take place during evenings or weekends as needed.
 
• Dynamic Work Environment
• The nature of the role requires flexibility to handle emerging tasks and changing priorities that may not be explicitly outlined in this job description.