Rocketship Public Schools

Recruiter – Instructional Staff

Rocketship Public Schools

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Milwaukee • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • 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, WECAN, job boards, resume databases, professional networks, grassroots 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Deep commitment to Rocketship’s mission and values.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and proactive problem-solving skills.
  • Bias toward action and achieving results under tight timelines.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, school-based and office-based environment.
  • Willingness to travel locally to support schools at least once a week, recruitment events, and hiring fairs, occasionally including evenings or weekends as needed.
Benefits
  • excellent health and wellness benefits
  • 403b retirement plan
  • flexible spending account (FSA)
  • generous paid time off

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
Boolean searchtalent acquisitionfull-cycle recruitmentcandidate assessmentsresume screeningsourcing methodologydata trackingcandidate pipeline managementstrategic sourcingcommunity engagement
Soft skills
communication skillsrelationship-buildingorganizational skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailentrepreneurial spiritability to manage multiple prioritiesinspiring educatorscollaborationcommitment to mission
Certifications
Bachelor's degreePHR certificationSHRM certification