Program Educator - CELC Janet Castle

Compass Early Learning and Care; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit child care organization in Peterborough is seeking a Program Educator. This role involves engaging with children, families, and community partners to foster an enriching learning environment. Responsibilities include planning activities, maintaining a safe space, and documenting children's progress. Candidates should have experience with children and relevant certifications, as well as a passion for early learning. Competitive wages and benefits offered, including health coverage and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Health and dental benefits

Professional development opportunities

Reduced child care expenses

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience working/volunteering with children and youth.
• Familiarity with the Child Care Early Years Act and licensing standards.
• Valid certifications include a Clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check, Standard First Aid and CPR Level C.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead play-based activities for child development.
• Maintain supervision and engage in play with children.
• Document children's learning progress.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Classroom Experience

Lesson Planning

Experience with Children

Education

Currently pursuing ECE diploma or registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators

Job description

Location : CELC Janet Castle - Peterborough Ontario

Hours : 35 to 40 hours per week Monday to Friday.

Anticipated Start Date: September 2 2025

Anticipated Contract End Date: September 2 2026

Please apply by August 23 2025

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 Child Care providers we offer 42 licensed childcare centers and over 50 licensed homes serving over 4000 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.

About the role

At Compass ELC Janet Castle you will work as a Program Educator spending your time engaging, connecting and learning alongside children, families, community partners and co-workers. You will work alongside the infant, toddler and preschool classrooms. You are passionate about early learning and care, play-based learning, emergent curriculum and lifelong learning. You are energetic, resourceful and creative in your pursuits of creating learning opportunities, building connections and engaging with children and families.

These roles will work within the infant, toddler and preschool rooms for 35 to 40 hours per week. 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead interest-based and play-based activities that reflect childrens unique interests to promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
• Maintain active supervision with children while still being engaged in play.
• Document childrens 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 with housekeeping duties within the program.
• Follow CELC CCEYA and Ministry of Education policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive wages (Living wage employer) (Provincial Wage Enhancements) (Shift Premiums)
• Mandatory Defined Pension Plan - 3% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution.
• Health and dental benefits, paramedical coverage and EFAP (Sparrow)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) - $500.00 per year
• Professional Development Opportunities (internal and external) (12 hours per year compensated in time in lieu of completed outside work hours)
• Reduced Child Care Expenses (20% discount)
• Paid RECE membership dues.
• Paid Time Off - starting at 4% vacation accrued annually on hours worked and 4% personal sick time accrued annually on hours worked
• Unpaid Time - option for permanent staff to purchase up to 4 weeks of unpaid time that is prorated off of 24 pays

Skills and Qualifications

Requirements:

• 1-3 years experience working / volunteering with children and youth.
• Familiarity with the Child Care Early Years Act and licensing standards.
• Valid certifications include a Clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check, Standard First Aid and CPR Level C and updated immunization records.
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators
• OR; is currently pursuing or interested in pursuing their ECE diploma.

How to Apply

To apply please submit your resume and cover letter through our Bamboo Careers Page.

Inclusivity and Accessibility

To address issues of systemic inequity within our communities we strongly encourage individuals from communities and groups that have historically been disadvantaged and/or marginalized including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous Peoples of Canada, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, individuals who identify as women and/or gender diverse, 2SLGBTQ+ persons and persons with lived or living experience of homelessness to apply.

We are committed to reducing barriers to employment, providing accommodations upon request and ensuring an accessible interview process. We encourage you to bring your true or whole self and way of being to the interview process. For assistance please contact our Human Relations Recruitment and Hiring Coordinators at ext. 217 and ext. 245 or careers@.

Key Skills

Early Childhood Education, Algebra, Classroom Experience, Lesson Planning, Special Education, Adult Education, Special Needs, Calculus, Teaching, Geometry, Experience with Children, Public Speaking

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 22 - 26