Associate Director, Human Resources

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 Summary

The Associate Director Human Resources serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to regional and school leadership. This role drives organizational effectiveness cultivates an inclusive and high-performing culture and proactively anticipates workforce needs to ensure Rocketship remains an exceptional place to work and grow.

Operating with high autonomy the Associate Director of Human Resources makes independent values-aligned decisions that strengthen leadership capacity mitigate risk and drive long-term talent outcomes across schools and regions.

This position reports directly to the Regional Executive Director and maintains a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Director of People. This dual-reporting structure ensures this role is deeply embedded in regional priorities while staying aligned with national HR strategy compliance and culture. The role serves as a critical liaison between school / regional leadership and the broader People Team helping to drive strategic initiatives talent alignment and operational excellence.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Judgment : Applies sound judgment in complex high-impact decisions.
• Influence without Authority : Gains buy-in and alignment across diverse stakeholders.
• Relationship Building : Develops trust and credibility at every level of the organization.
• Innovation : Challenges assumptions designs creative solutions and drives improvement.
• Coaching & Development : Elevates leaders and teams through tailored guidance and feedback.

Essential Functions

Strategic Partnership & Leadership

Relationship Building & Influence

Leadership Development

Employee Relations & Risk Management

Operational Excellence

Qualifications

Additional Details

$95000 - $105000 a year

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to talk hear and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers handle or feel objects tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

Compensation :

Commensurate with qualifications and experience plus excellent health and wellness benefits 403b retirement plan flexible spending account (FSA) and generous paid time off.

Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy. For questions concerns or complaints please contact Human Resources.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Advertising Management,Bidding,Food Safety,IT Project Management,ICWA,Financial Management

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1