Assistant Manager, School Visits

Harbourfront Centre is a leading cultural institution in Toronto, celebrated for its vibrant arts, culture, community and recreational programs. As a not-for-profit organization, we are committed to enriching the lives of diverse communities through creativity, innovation, connection and excellence. A multi-faceted campus, Harbourfront Centre includes programming across arts, culture, recreation and learning, as well as commercial businesses that generate essential revenue to support operations.

We are looking to bring on board a collaborative, resourceful and dynamic Assistant Manager, School Visits to help with the planning, execution and the day-to-day overseeing of our School Visits programming, fostering high quality educational experiences for visiting students and ensuring that our offerings are aligned with Harbourfront Centre’s educational goals.

 

Position Title: Assistant Manager, School Visits

Department: Education

Reporting To: Manager, Education

Number of Vacancies: 1

Employment Type: Full-time

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Compensation: Annual salary of $60,000 – $65,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package

Location: On-site at our lakeside campus in downtown Toronto

 

Summary Of Function

The Assistant Manager, School Visits assists in the development of School Visits strategies, supports program implementation, oversees day-to-day operations, and manages staff involved in School Visits programming, providing hands-on leadership to ensure a high-quality experience for educators, students, and visiting schools. Additionally, this role assists with revenue targets, budget tracking, and partnership initiatives.

 

Duties

* Program Delivery & Compliance

• Implement School Visits programs within Harbourfront Centre’s programming frameworks.
• Ensure School Visits programs are compliant in both design and delivery with Ontario Ministry of Education policies, learning expectations and standards.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of classes, ensuring program quality and safety.
• Research, develop and assess feasibility of new program ideas.
• Evaluate program success and develop plans for improvement; prepare reports for program evaluations and recommendations.
• Assist in developing and implementing community and educational programs outside of core School Visits offerings.
• Teach classes on an as-needed basis.
• Act as internal lead for Forest of Reading Festival.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level.

 

* Staff Management

• Recruit, train, supervise, and manage the performance of School Visits Educators.
• Directly manage the Education Coordinator and Registrar, School Visits, supporting their professional development and day-to-day performance.
• Schedule and approve staffing hours through Dayforce.

 

* Partnerships & Outreach

• Liaise with other departments to provide information as well as schedule and coordinate programs.
• Support the Manager, Education in all marketing, outreach, and communication efforts.
• Recommend innovative strategies for revenue generation and new directions in programming and approaches to partnership opportunities.
• Promote School Visits programs to the school community and the public.
• Maintain contacts in the education field and arts education programs through conferences, networking, etc.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level.

 

* Budget & Administration

• In collaboration with the Manager, Education, prepare the annual budget for School Visits programs.
• Monitor approved budget expenditures.
• Monitor registration levels and respond to changing needs of the department.

 

Requirements

• A university or college degree in Education. A master’s degree in Recreation, Education, Arts or related field is considered a strong asset.
• Minimum 2-3 years of leadership experience in educational programs.
• Commitment to and passion for youth education and lifelong learning.
• Experience designing educational programming that accommodates various learning styles, abilities and age groups.
• Experience delivering educational programming to a range of learning styles, abilities and age groups. · Experience designing and delivering educational programming for various learning styles and age groups.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively manage diverse staff groups and liaise with departments and stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent computer skills and experience working with Microsoft Suite (SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Exceptional organizational skills to coordinate multiple activities and programs.
• Knowledge of risk management and emergency planning.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation (Employment Standards Act, Child Care and Early Years Act, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc.).
• Outstanding relationship management and diplomacy skills, including the ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and navigate negotiation and conflict resolution effectively.
• Exceptional leadership, staff management, and team-building skills, including the ability to manage employees to drive results and achieve top performance.
• Experience in the not-for-profit sector and knowledge of Canada’s arts community is desirable.
• Knowledge of Artifax Event Management Software and Dayforce (HRIS) is desirable.
• Clear Police Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada on a full-time, ongoing basis.
• This role is site-based at our lakeside campus in downtown Toronto.

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Our Values

At Harbourfront Centre, our values—Open, Brave, Rigorous, and Kind—reflect our commitment to inclusivity, imaginative risk-taking, excellence, and respect, ensuring enriching experiences for all.

How To Apply

Harbourfront Centre is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Acceptable applications must include a current resume and a cover letter indicating why you wish to join the team and how you would meet the criteria for this position.

We invite qualified applicants to submit their candidacy to jobs@harbourfrontcentre.com by no later than July 26, 2026. Please quote Assistant Manager, School Visits in the subject line of your application. Applications will be reviewed and actioned on a rolling basis, as such early submission is encouraged. 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Suitable accommodations will be available upon request during the hiring process. Please know that our recruitment process does not involve the use of Artificial Intelligence tools; the review of received applications and hiring decisions are made by a team of people.