Position Title: Learning Strategies Manager
Reports to: Senior Operations Director, CFEL
Direct Reports: Learning Strategies department roles and assigned support educators, where applicable.
Compensation Package : We believe in recognizing and rewarding the exceptional talent that drives our success.

- Competitive Salary: $80,000-116,000
- Health and Wellbeing Benefits: Co-paid Health, and Dental Perks 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: 2 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:
Multi site role supporting all Centres for Early Learning locations – 10 across the GTHA

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 lifelonglearning.

THE ROLE
The Learning Strategies Manager is responsible for leading the Learning Strategies department and strengthening CFEL’s network wide approach to inclusion, positive guidance, early intervention, educator capacity building and child specific support planning. Reporting to the Senior Operations Director, CFEL, this role provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure each location has trained educators who can support children with a wide range of developmental, social, emotional, behavioural, communication, self-regulation and learning needs. This role is responsible for building consistent practices across all centres, coaching educators and leaders, developing practical support tools, partnering with families and external agencies, and ensuring that individualized strategies are implemented in a way that is respectful, relationship based, inclusive and aligned with current early years pedagogy.

SUCCESS
Children with additional support needs are meaningfully included in daily routines, learning experiences and peer interactions across all CFEL locations.



Centre leaders and educators demonstrate greater confidence and consistency when supporting children with complex needs, escalating behaviours or emerging concerns. Support plans are practical, current and consistently implemented, with regular reviews informed by observations, family input and educator feedback. The Learning Strategies department operates with clear priorities, tools, training, role clarity, communication rhythms and measurable outcomes. Inspection results, AQI outcomes and internal quality reviews demonstrate strong implementation of inclusive practices, positive guidance and documentation expectations. Families also experience a collaborative, respectful and solutionsfocused approach when their child requires additional support.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

- Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education from a recognized Ontario post-secondary institution, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the College of Early Childhood Educators.
- Registered member of the College of Early Childhood Educators in good standing is preferred or required where the role is designated as an RECE position.
- Additional education or certification in resource consulting, inclusion, child development, behaviour support, early intervention, special education, Applied Behaviour Analysis, mental health, adult education or leadership is considered an asset.
- Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in licensed childcare, early years, inclusion support, resource consulting, child development, behaviour support or a related field.
- Experience coaching educators, supporting families, facilitating meetings, developing support plans and working collaboratively with

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