Located in Van Nuys, California, Children's Community School is a progressive TK–6 independent school distinguished not only by its approach to teaching and learning, but by the depth of its relationships and the strength of its community. Families choose CCS because they are seeking more than an education for their children; they are seeking a place where children are known, affirmed, and encouraged to grow with confidence and purpose. Partnership with families is foundational, and the life of the school is shaped as much by its culture of belonging as by its academic program.
As the school looks toward its next chapter, CCS is deepening its investment in enrollment and community partnership in ways that reflect both its mission and its aspirations for the future. Beginning in the 2026–2027 academic year, CCS will launch a Transitional Kindergarten program, creating a new entry point for families and expanding the school’s earliest connections with children. This moment represents an opportunity not only to welcome new members into the CCS community but also to build greater continuity, clarity, and intentionality within the school’s enrollment practices while preserving the warmth, care, and personal attention that have long defined the admissions experience.
Reporting to the Head of School, Azizi Williams, and serving as a key member of the leadership team, the Director of Enrollment Management & Parent Engagement will oversee all aspects of recruitment, admissions, enrollment, and re-enrollment while guiding meaningful parent engagement across the life of the school. The Director will serve as both strategist and ambassador, helping prospective families feel seen and understood while ensuring that the school’s enrollment practices are thoughtful, cohesive, and mission-aligned. The successful candidate will be a visible and trusted presence within the community who brings organizational strength alongside genuine care for families and who is inspired by the opportunity to contribute to a school where relationships, belonging, and shared purpose shape the life of the community.
See the complete Opportunity Statement here: https://www.strategenius.org/opportunity-ccs-dir-enroll-parent-engage
Interested candidates should submit the following materials confidentially in a 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).
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
Please address any questions by email to ara@strategenius.org