Senior Director, Talent Acquisition

Senior Director, Talent Acquisition

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.

Position Description

The National Senior Director of Recruitment will serve as the strategic architect of Rocketship's talent acquisition vision, leading all recruitment efforts across 20+ schools in four regions spanning school-based roles, network office positions, and executive leadership hires. Recognizing that excellent teachers, leaders, and staff are the primary drivers of our mission to eliminate the achievement gap, this leader will design and execute a comprehensive, forward-looking talent strategy that ensures outstanding educators and staff serve every Rocketeer.

Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Senior Director will oversee a national team of 10+, setting direction and building capacity to deliver 400+ hires annually while maintaining a sharp focus on equity, diversity, and representation. This leader will expand Rocketship's reach by cultivating long-term pipelines and strategic partnerships, ensuring that our workforce reflects the backgrounds and lived experiences of the students and communities we serve. Beyond filling roles, the Senior Director will shape how Rocketship shows up in the talent marketplace, elevating our employer brand and strengthening our ability to attract, engage, and retain transformational educators and leaders.

This position may be based in Washington, D.C., Milwaukee, or the Nashville metro area. The role requires approximately 2025% travel domestically to strengthen partnerships, engage with teams, and maintain a deep connection to local contexts.

Recruitment Vision and Talent Strategy

• Set and lead the long-term talent acquisition strategy that aligns with Rocketship's mission and growth goals (400+ hires annually across multiple staff types).
• Partner with senior leadership to forecast workforce needs and build pipelines that strengthen instructional and leadership capacity.
• Champion hiring to ensure staff demographics reflect the communities we serve
• Position Rocketship as an employer of choice through compelling recruitment messaging and thought leadership in the broader education sector.

Team Leadership

Drive External Brand and Talent Recruitment Outreach Efforts

Systems and Operations

Required Qualifications

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

Compensation :

Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off.