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Senior Recruiter: Instructional StaffRocketship Public Schools • Washington, District of Columbia, United States, 20001
Senior Recruiter : Instructional Staff

Senior Recruiter : Instructional Staff

Rocketship Public Schools • Washington, District of Columbia, United States, 20001
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Recruiter : Instructional Staff

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 Instructional Recruiter plays a critical role in ensuring every Rocketship student has access to exceptional school leaders, teachers, and instructional staff. This role partners closely with school and regional leaders and the Talent Team to source, cultivate, and hire high-quality educators who align with Rocketships mission to eliminate the achievement gap. The Instructional Recruiter manages full-cycle recruiting for instructional roles from proactive sourcing to candidate onboarding with a focus on hard-to-fill positions and building diverse, high-quality talent pipelines.

The following are key responsibilities related to the position :

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 : , job boards, resume databases, professional networks, grassroots outreach, and social media campaigns.
  • Use Boolean search methodology, talent communities, and strategic sourcing campaigns to target high-need roles
  • Generate interest through compelling outreach and targeted marketing that communicates Rocketships 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 team 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.
  • Onboarding & Early Retention

  • Partner with HR and onboarding teams to ensure a smooth transition from offer acceptance to day one.
  • Monitor onboarding compliance, including credential verification and I-9 documentation.
  • Conduct pulse checks with 100% of 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.
  • Community Engagement & Talent Networking

  • 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.
  • Host and support on-campus and community-based recruitment events that create meaningful candidate experiences and strengthen Rocketships talent brand.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree required; PHR / SHRM certification a plus.
  • 24 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 Rocketships mission and values.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and proactive problem-solving skills.
  • Bias toward action and achieving results under tight timelines.
  • Physical & Travel Requirement

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, school-based and office-based environment.
  • Willingness to travel locally to support schools, recruitment events, and hiring fairs-including evenings and 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.
  • 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.

    Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

    Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Human Resources.

    $87,000 - $102,300 a year

    Compensation details : 87000-102300 Yearly Salary

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