Recruitment

• 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, 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 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 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.
• 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.
• 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 Rocketship’s talent brand.

Instructional Recruiter

Director – Executive Recruiter

Recruitment Coordinator

Executive Recruiter

Agricultural Recruiter