Program Educator

Program Educator

Compass ELC

Location:

Northern Lights
- Keene, Ontario

Role

Title:

Program Educator

Job Type: Contract

Starting Rate of Pay: $22.50 - $27.52

Hours and

Schedule:

40 hours per week – Monday to Friday. Program Hours are Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Anticipated

Start Date:

October 19, 2026

Hiring Declarations

Compass Early Learning and Care does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make hiring decisions. We value authentic applications that accurately reflect each candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all information submitted is truthful and represents their own work and experience.

Compass Early Learning and Care (CELC) has been in operation since 1981 and is one of the largest not-for-profit child care organizations serving East-Central Ontario. With over 700 Staff and 80 Home childcare providers, we offer 46 high-quality licensed childcare centres and over 80 licensed homes serving over 4,000 families. For over forty years, Compass ELC has been dedicated to early learning and child care.

We believe in creating nurturing environments that celebrate children’s curiosity and whole selves. Our organization fosters a culture of growth, collaboration, and inclusivity, where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. We are committed to supporting children and families in our community. Please see our attached Vision Framework for more information:

• Plan and lead interest-based and play-based activities that reflect children’s unique interests to promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children.
• Maintain active supervision with children while still being engaged in play.
• Documenting children’s learning progress through observation, reflection, and research questions.
• Create and maintain an environment that protects the health, safety, and well-being of children.
• Assist the children with diapering, dressing, and eating habits.
• Foster strong relationships with families and involve them in the learning process.
• Collaborate with coworkers, families, and community partners to create a supportive environment.
• Participate in team meetings, professional learning opportunities, and staff training opportunities.
• Assist in housekeeping duties within the program.
• Follow CELC, CCEYA, and Ministry of Education policies and procedures.
• Hours will be based on program needs and funding. Shift start and end times will fluctuate within the team and will fall within the program hours of 7 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday.

Required:

• 1-3 years’ experience working with children and youth.
• Familiarity with the Child Care Early Years Act and licensing standards.
• Valid certifications, including a Clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check, Standard First Aid, and CPR Level C, and updated immunization records.
• Valid certifications, including a Clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check, Standard First Aid, and CPR Level C, and an updated immunization record High School Diploma or GED.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age by the beginning of employment.

Preferred:

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators OR is currently pursuing or is interested in pursuing their ECE diploma.
• OR has an alternative childcare designation that is eligible for Director's Approval (i.e., Child and Youth, Recreation and Leisure, and Ontario Certified Teachers
  - Primary and Junior) Post-Secondary education in a related field.
• Experience working in a play-based, emergent-curriculum childcare program.

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