Curriculum And Program Quality Lead/Manager

Position Title: Curriculum and Program Quality Lead/Manager Reports to: Senior Director of Operations Compensation Package: We believe in recognizing and rewarding the exceptional talent that drives our success.
Competitive Salary: $100,000-115,000
Health and Wellbeing Benefits: Co-paid Health, and Dental Benefits including a HCSA (Health Care Spending Account), and an Employee Family Assistance Program, along with access to wellness programs, ensuring that you and your family are well cared for.
Vacation: 3 weeks of Vacation and 13 Wellness Days
Professional Development: We are committed to your growth. Take advantage of our professional development programs, including training, certifications, annual learning conference and tuition reimbursement.
Employee Perks: Enjoy a range of additional perks such as employee discounts, and exclusive company events.
& much more!
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday must be available within the hours of 7:00am 6:00pm Location: Flexibility to travel to our 10 locations if observing programs with 1-2 days at our office in Markham. 445 Hood Road, Markham ON, L3R 8H1
THE ORGANIZATIONCentres for Early Learning is a leader in early childhood education, dedicated to enriching the lives of children and families for nearly 50 years. Fully licensed by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services and Toronto Children’s Services, our organization operates ten childcare centres serving communities in Toronto and Halton region. We offer programs for infants to children up to 12 years of age, providing a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where learning and development thrive. Our purpose is to inspire smiles by building experiences and shaping communities. Through our collaborative approach, we work closely with families, educators, and communities to deliver high-quality care and education that fosters growth, curiosity, and lifelong learning.
THE ROLEForay Education is seeking a Curriculum and Program Quality Lead/Manager to provide hands‑on leadership in the rollout, implementation, and continuous improvement of Centres for Early Learning’s curriculum across all locations. This role is accountable for ensuring curriculum practices are consistently delivered, aligned with regulatory and licensing requirements, and grounded in evidence-based early learning pedagogy and best practices.
The Curriculum and Program Quality Lead/Manager plays a highly visible, field‑based role, spending a minimum of three full days per week in centres conducting classroom observations, coaching educators, modelling best practices, and partnering with Centre Leadership teams to strengthen program quality and learning outcomes. The remaining time is dedicated to curriculum planning, training, design and delivery, documentation, program evaluation, and follow‑up actions to ensure sustainable improvement across sites.
This role acts as a key partner to centre leadership, supporting program consistency, educator capability, and continuous quality improvement while reinforcing a culture of reflective practice, compliance, and excellence in early learning.
SUCCESSSuccess in the Curriculum and Program Quality Lead/Manager role is demonstrated through the consistent delivery of high-quality curriculum across all centres, with educators confidently implementing developmentally appropriate, engaging, inclusive, and compliant programming.
Success also includes establishing and maintaining clear curriculum standards, tools, and expectations that reduce variability across centres while still supporting responsive and reflective practice. Curriculum frameworks, documentation processes, and planning tools are consistently understood and applied by both Centre Leadership and educators.
Centre teams feel supported, coached, and equipped to implement best practices in their classrooms, resulting in observable improvements in teaching quality, child engagement, and learning outcomes.
Success is reflected in strong alignment with regulatory and licensing expectations, positive outcomes during inspections and audits, and ongoing program improvements driven by observation, feedback, and continuous coaching.
Ultimately, the role ensures strong program consistency across all locations. Professional learning is purposeful, structured, and responsive. Training initiatives are aligned with observed classroom needs, regulatory requirements, and organizational priorities, supporting educators in demonstrating measurable growth through observations, documentation reviews, and feedback cycles.
Program quality decisions are informed by data. Classroom observations, pedagogical reviews, licensing feedback, and internal quality indicators are analyzed to identify targeted improvements rather than applying one‑size‑fits‑all solutions. Success is also reflected in sustained regulatory readiness across all centres, demonstrated through positive inspection outcomes, minimal corrective actions, and consistent preparedness for both announced and unannounced licensing visits.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Degree or diploma in Early Childhood Education
Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators – mandatory
Minimum 5–7 years of experience in licensed childcare or early learning environments, including program quality, curriculum implementation, or pedagogical leadership
Demonstrated experience coaching and mentoring educators and centre leadership teams
Strong knowledge of CCEYA, Ministry licensing requirements, Public Health regulations, How Does Learning Happen (HDLH), Regional Requirements and AQI standards
Experience supporting curriculum implementation across multiple sites is an asset
Experience leading professional development, training facilitation, and learning communities is an asset
Experience working across multiple municipalities (e.G., Toronto, Halton, Peel, York) is an asset
Valid Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification
Clear Vulnerable Sector Check required
Valid Ontario driver’s license and ability to travel between sites as required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel at intermediate to advance level, PowerPoint, OneNote teams, outlook).
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESCurriculum Implementation & Delivery
Full implementation of the curriculum, including resources, tools, training materials, and program expectations
Monitoring fidelity to curriculum expectations across centres
Supporting smooth rollout and sustained adoption of curriculum practices
Program Quality & Pedagogical Excellence
Conducting regular classroom observations to assess curriculum delivery, staff practice, learning environments, and program quality
Monitoring program quality indicators and identifying gaps
Strengthening instructional practices and pedagogical consistency
Coaching, Mentorship & Workforce Capability
Coaching and mentoring educators and centre leadership to strengthen pedagogy, documentation, and reflective practice
Supporting professional growth through in‑centre modelling and feedback
Contributing to educator onboarding and capability development
Training, Professional Development & Learning Communities
Planning and delivering curriculum training sessions and professional development workshops
Facilitating learning communities and shared best practices across centres
Identifying system‑wide training priorities based on observation trends
Compliance & Regulatory Alignment
Supporting compliance with How Does Learning Happen?, CCEYA, and organizational programming expectations
Ensuring curriculum practices align with licensing, inspection, and audit requirements
Supporting centres in maintaining ongoing program readiness
Data, Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
Collecting and analyzing feedback from educators, leaders, families, and regulatory outcomes
Using data to inform curriculum refinement and program enhancements
Tracking improvements and impact on program quality and learning outcomes
Reporting, Documentation & Governance
Providing written visit reports, follow‑up notes, and recommendations after centre visits
Preparing insights and summaries for the Senior Director of Operations
Supporting evidence‑based decision‑making through clear documentation
Continuous Improvement & Curriculum Evolution
Use observation data, feedback, and research to inform curriculum refinement and innovation
Contribute to the development of new tools, resources, and learning content
Track impact of curriculum changes on program quality and learning outcomes
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Deep understanding of early childhood education, licensing standards, and leadership practices
Excellent written and verbal communication
Highly organized, capable of managing simultaneous projects across multiple sites
Hands‑on, execution‑driven mindset balanced with strategic planning capabilities
Proven ability to develop, train and sustain curriculum and assess outcomes
Strong ability to manage change and continue to evolve curriculum
Strong planning, problem solving, and risk assessment capabilities
Strong emotional intelligence and ability to build trust and credibility
Ability to lead through influence and inspire high‑performing teams
Highly organized with strong follow‑through and executive discipline
Proficient with MS Office and operational reporting tools
Adaptable and collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills.
COMPETENCIES
CUSTOMER FOCUS: proactively cultivates relationships to develop and enhance value‑added business activities
DECISION MAKING: employs an appropriate mix of analysis, wisdom and experience to make good decisions
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION: ability to communicate in a clear and compelling manner with individuals and groups
RESULTS FOCUS: aligns organizational resources and accountabilities to accomplish ambitiousgoals
GROWTH AND LEARNING FOCUS: promotes and demonstrates the value of life‑long learning
BUSINESS ACUMEN: Utilizes available tools and processes to achieve business results
PROCESS MANAGEMENT: Is adept at determining the processes necessary to get things done;
knows to organize people and activities;
knows how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow
DIGITAL LITERACY: The ability to discover, evaluate, and use information and technology effectively through various apps and digital tools.
TECHNICAL / FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE: Possesses the skills required to perform the role at a high level
CHANGE MANAGEMENT: Embraces change to support and position the business for future success
KPIs
Curriculum implementation consistency across centres
Program quality improvement and consistency over time
Educator capability growth following coaching and training
Compliance and inspection readiness related to curriculum and programming
Child success outcomes – Children achieving Looksee Assessments
Personal Style
100% trustworthy with the highest level of integrity.
Model and uphold the company’s charter and values.
Highly driven with the ability to take ownership and responsibility.
Respectful of others and self.
Hands on with a willingness to roll up sleeves and get involved.
A real curiosity about data, trends, business, and processes
Ability to deal with ambiguity in a growing company.
Self-aware, with a high degree of emotional intelligence.
Low ego.
Growth Mindset.
Values and seeks feedback from others.
Level 3 Thinking.
Represents the company in a professional manner.
*Centres for Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing accommodation in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all those applicants who have applied;
however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. *
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