Director of Development & Communications

children’s Community School
Van Nuys, CA

Start Date: July 2026

Children’s Community School (CCS) seeks a resourceful, relational, and strategic professional to serve as its next Director of Development & Communications. 

“We contribute to the CCS Community Fund because the school is truly a community for children where they learn to speak for themselves, think about one another, and grow with the guidance of inspired, inspiring teachers. We believe we are investing in the shared foundation of children who will thrive in their futures because of where they began.”

— Current CCS family

 

Procedure to apply

 

SEARCH CALENDAR*

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to those submitted by
March 13, 2026

Semifinalist Interviews
Week of March 23, 2026

Finalist Interviews
Weeks of April 6 & 13, 2026

Announcements
Late April 2026

Start Date
July 2026

*Approximate dates subject to change

 

Children’s Community School is an equal opportunity employer without unlawful discrimination in the selection of employees or students on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law. Inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies should be directed to the Head of School.

Interested candidates should submit the following materials confidentially in one single PDF file: 

  • A cover letter indicating your particular interest in and qualifications for the position

  • A current resume

  • A writing sample (Examples could include: “why our school” narrative copy, viewbook or admissions brochure copy, program spotlight feature piece, personalized decision letters, family newsletters, community announcements, etc.)

  • The names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of five references, including your current Head of School and at least one other recent supervisor. References should speak to your ability to be an effective educator and administrator, to work successfully with children, and to work collaboratively and collegially with adults (references will be contacted only with the candidate’s permission). Please indicate your relationship with each reference (i.e. supervisor, colleague, or direct report).

Salary Range: $75,000–$80,000

Please address any questions by email to ara@strategenius.org