Job Summary

Little Galaxy Childcare & Montessori is currently seeking a passionate, experienced, and French-fluent French Teacher & Program Coordinator to join our team. This unique role combines program leadership, curriculum development, staff coaching, and quality assurance with hands-on French language instruction for children across our centers.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience in a licensed childcare setting, a solid understanding of early childhood programming, and the ability to introduce French through fun, interactive, and age-appropriate learning experiences.

Role Overview

This position will work closely with Centre Supervisors and Educators to ensure consistent curriculum implementation, compliance with Ministry requirements, effective classroom practices, and continuous program improvement. The successful candidate will also plan and deliver French lessons using songs, stories, games, visuals, and everyday conversations to encourage children's early language development.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Leadership & Quality Assurance

- Monitor and evaluate program quality across Infant, Toddler, and Preschool classrooms.
- Conduct classroom observations, and program reviews to ensure consistent programming standards.
- Ensure classrooms follow established daily schedules, routines, and programming expectations.
- Ensure curriculum implementation aligns with organizational philosophy, Montessori principles, and Ontario's How Does Learning Happen? framework.

2. Curriculum & Program Development

- Develop and coordinate monthly themes, activity plans, and curriculum resources across all age groups.




- Support educators in planning and implementing engaging, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
- Ensure programming reflects children's interests, developmental needs, and learning abilities.
- Assist in developing and enhancing Montessori-inspired and play-based learning activities.
- Support educators with lesson planning, classroom documentation, and observations of children's learning.
- Ensure classroom materials and learning environments meet developmental and program standards.

3. French Language Instruction

- Plan and deliver age-appropriate French lessons for children between 18 months and 6 years.
- Introduce basic French vocabulary and expressions, including greetings, numbers, colours, shapes, everyday phrases, and simple conversations.
- Use songs, stories, games, visuals, movement, and interactive activities to make French learning enjoyable and engaging.
- Create a playful French language immersion environment that encourages children to participate and develop confidence in using French.
- Adapt teaching methods and activities to suit the developmental stages of infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children, where applicable.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience





- Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Child Development, or a related field. Equivalent post-secondary education will also be considered.
- Minimum 3–5 years of leadership experience in a licensed childcare or early learning environment.
- Previous experience working with Infant, Toddler, and Preschool programs.
- Experience in curriculum development, program coordination, staff coaching, and classroom observations.
- Previous experience teaching French or introducing French as a second language to young children is preferred.

Knowledge & Competencies

- Strong knowledge of CCEYA, Ministry of Education licensing requirements, and Ontario's early learning frameworks.
- Understanding of Montessori principles and play-based learning approaches.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to coach, mentor, and motivate staff across center.

Certifications & Additional Requirements

- Registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) is considered an asset but is not required.
- Montessori certification or experience working in a Montessori environment is an asset.
- Valid Vulnerable Sector Check (required).
- Standard First Aid & CPR Level C certification (required).
- Up-to-date immunization records, including a two-step TB test, as per CCEYA requirements.
- Knowledge of childcare management software and digital record-keeping systems is an asset.

Pay: $30.00-$32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 French Teacher & Program Coordinator (Greater Toronto Area)
🏢 Little Galaxy Childcare & Montessori
📍 Greater Toronto Area