Junior Curriculum Developer

We are seeking a motivated and detail orientated Junior Curriculum Developer to join our team and support our mission of providing enriched early childhood education through our CEFA Early Years program. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the creation, enhancement and implementation of CEFA’s Early Years curriculum. This role plays a key part in developing engaging, age appropriate and educationally sound content that reflects CEFA’s philosophy and standards of excellence.

Working closely with the Senior Manager of Curriculum Development, the Junior Curriculum Developer contributes to pilots, lesson and activity creation and the refinement of training and curriculum materials for teachers across CEFA schools.

Key Responsibilities:

Candidate must demonstrate excellence in the following areas:

Curriculum Development and Design

- Support in the development and refinement of CEFA curriculum programs and materials.
- Research education topics, trends and best practices, including early learning standards and approaches in Canada and the United States, and summarize findings to inform curriculum decisions.
- Write, edit and adapt curriculum content for clarity, consistency and alignment with CEFA learning outcomes.
- Develop lesson plans, activities, assessments and teacher guides that are engaging and age appropriate.
- Create visuals, videos and interactive resources to enhance curriculum delivery.
- Assist in the development of curriculum manuals, guides, policies and handouts.
- Review and support lesson and activity creations to ensure they meet CEFA’s curriculum standards,



educational objectives and quality expectations.
- Ensure all materials align with CEFA’s educational philosophy and developmental objectives.

Pilots and Program Support

- Assist in the planning, coordination and evaluation of curriculum pilots.
- Work closely with pilot partners and participating schools to ensure effective use of materials and successful program outcomes.
- Assist in gathering and analyzing feedback from schools to support curriculum improvement and implementation.
- Collaborate with teachers and educational leaders to ensure pilot success and alignment with classroom needs.

Quality and Innovation

- Contribute creative ideas for new programs, lessons and learning experiences.
- Review curriculum content to ensure consistency, accuracy and educational value.
- Maintain organized records of curriculum projects, updates and revisions
- Support the development of new curriculum programs and enhancements.
- Support with maintaining and creating school activity schedules.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Diploma or degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Design, or a related field.
- 1-2 years of experience in curriculum development,



instructional design or classroom teaching (ECE experience an asset).
- Ability to work across Canadian and American early learning contexts. Knowledge of the U.S. education system (Pre-K and Kindergarten), including U.S. early learning standards and frameworks, is an asset.
- Knowledge of or experience with elementary and higher grade levels in Canada or the U.S. is an asset.
- Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail and consistency.
- Creative mindset with the ability to design engaging, age-appropriate materials.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe, or similar).
- Strong research skills, with the ability to find, evaluate and summarize education research and translate findings into practical classroom applications.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Team-oriented and proactive approach to teamwork.

CEFA Early Learning is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Salary and Benefits:

Schedule – M-F – full time – 40 hours per week – may be required to work some evenings and weekends dependent on role. Semi-hybrid role.

Salary: $65,000

Benefits

- CEFA Training
- Full benefits after 3 months

- Mileage Reimbursement

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please apply to: [email protected]

Manager of Curriculum Development

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to $65,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC

📌 Junior Curriculum Developer (Vancouver)
🏢 CEFA Head Office
📍 Vancouver