Senior Recruiter: Instructional Staff

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.