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 ORGANIZATION:
• Centres 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 ROLE:
• Foray 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.

• SUCCESS:
• Success 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 & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Curriculum 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 curric