About this 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. Position Description
The Senior Recruiter, Talent Acquisition plays a critical role in ensuring Rocketship DC has the high-quality, mission-aligned talent necessary to deliver exceptional outcomes for students. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Senior Recruiter serves as the primary Talent Acquisition partner for the DC Region and leads the day-to-day execution of the region's recruitment strategy.
This role goes beyond filling vacancies. The Senior Recruiter partners with regional and school leaders to anticipate future talent needs, develop high-quality and diverse candidate pipelines, strengthen Rocketship's presence in the local talent market, and ensure candidates move efficiently from prospect through hire.
The Senior Recruiter will bring particular focus to hard-to-fill and specialized positions, including special education/ISE roles, while reducing reliance on passive applicant flow through proactive sourcing, referrals, community partnerships, internal talent pathways, and sustained candidate cultivation.
The ideal candidate combines strong recruiting execution with strategic thinking, relationship management, data fluency, and a relentless commitment to candidate quality and experience.