Learning Strategies Manager

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 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: 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 lifelong learning.
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 solutions focused 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 external agencies.
Leadership experience, including department coordination, training delivery, process development, data tracking or multi-site support, is considered an asset.
Available to work within centre operating hours and adjust schedule based on operational needs, family meetings, centre visits and urgent support needs.
Valid driver’s license and daily access to a reliable vehicle.
Vulnerable sector check completed in accordance with current legislative and organizational requirements.
Medical documentation required in accordance with CCEYA regulations and internal policies.
Current Standard First Aid, CPR certification.
Ability to travel regularly across all CFEL locations.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Department Leadership and Network Support
Lead the Learning Strategies department, including planning, priorities, communication, tools, resources, training and ongoing support to all centres.
Establish clear expectations for how centres identify needs, request support, document concerns, implement strategies and review progress.
Work closely with the Senior Operations Director, Centre Directors and centre leadership teams to identify trends, risks and resource needs.
Create and maintain practical department processes, templates and tracking tools that support consistency across the organization.
Provide regular updates on department priorities, children requiring enhanced support, training needs, service gaps and emerging trends.
Inclusion, Positive Guidance and Child Specific Support Planning
Support children with varying strengths and needs, including developmental, social, emotional, behavioural, communication, sensory and self-regulation needs.
Develop and review individualized support strategies in collaboration with Centre Directors, educators, families, consultants and external partners.
Promote strength based, trauma informed, culturally responsive and relationship based practices that support dignity, belonging and participation.
Observe children in the program environment and use documented evidence to identify triggers, patterns, skills, environmental considerations and responsive strategies.
Support the development of plans that include proactive strategies, environmental adjustments, communication supports, transition supports, emotional regulation strategies and consistent educator responses.
Coach educators on safe and respectful de-escalation strategies, positive guidance and developmentally appropriate expectations.
Educator Training and Capacity Building
Design, deliver and evaluate training for educators and leaders on inclusion, positive guidance, observation, documentation, self-regulation, child development and individualized support planning.
Ensure each location has educators who are trained and confident in implementing support strategies for children with a range of needs.
Model strategies in classrooms and provide side by side coaching, feedback and follow up to strengthen educator practice.
Create practical tools, tip sheets, visuals, routines and resources that educators can use consistently in daily program delivery.
Support centres in moving from reactive responses to proactive planning, prevention, relationship building and consistent implementation.
Family, Centre and Community Partnerships
Facilitate respectful and collaborative communication with families when additional support, planning or external referrals may be required.
Support Centre Directors with parent meetings by preparing documentation, clarifying strategies, sharing observations and maintaining a safe and trusting tone.
Build and maintain relationships with external resources, consultants, school boards, community agencies, inclusion supports and municipal partners.
Support families and centres in navigating referrals, service pathways, transition planning and shared communication between partners.
Ensure family input is reflec

Employment type
Permanent Full-Time

Work arrangement
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