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Senior Recruiter: Instructional Staff

Bay Area, CA, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Jun 2026

About the role

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.

The Senior Recruiter plays a critical and highly visible role in ensuring every Rocketship student has access to exceptional teachers and instructional staff. This position serves as a strategic talent partner to school and regional leaders, driving staffing strategy and building high-quality, diverse pipelines aligned to Rocketship’s mission to eliminate the achievement gap. The Senior Recruiter manages full-cycle recruitment for instructional roles with a focus on hard-to-fill positions, early hiring, and data-informed decision-making across five schools.

This role requires weekly travel to San Jose campuses to meet with school leaders, conduct interviews, and represent Rocketship in the community.

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 hi