RECE Site Lead - CELC CKL School Age

Compass-Early-Learning-and-Car; Lindsay; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health & dental benefits

Pension plan

Professional development

Paid time off

Job summary

Compass Early Learning and Care (CELC) is seeking a Site Lead for its 11 Peterborough School Age programs, based in Lindsay, Ontario. The role combines direct child care leadership with administration, ensuring licensing compliance and program quality.

You will collaborate with Educators, families, and community partners to support safe, engaging learning environments. The position offers 35 hours per week including morning and after-school shifts, with additional admin duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience as an Early Childhood Educator or equivalent.
• Clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check and Standard First Aid/CPR Level C.
• Valid G Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators, or have a related post-secondary degree.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of staff and children at all times.
• Plan and implement play-based experiences aligned with children's interests.
• Provide nutritious snacks per the latest guidelines.
• Handle billing, enrollments, and manage the child care waitlist.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, Pedagogy, and Operations teams.

Skills

ECE experience

Driver's license

Policy knowledge

First Aid/CPR

Education

ECE registration or related degree

Immunization records

Job description

RECE Site Lead - CELC CKL School AgeJob Type: PermanentHours and Schedule: 35 hours/week – Before and After School Monday to FridayAnticipated Start Date: October 12, 2026Please apply ASAPHiring DeclarationsCompass 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.About Us: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 familiesFor 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.Job Posting 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.Is this position for an existing vacancy within the organization: YesAbout Compass Early Learning and Care:Compass Early Learning and Care (CELC) has been in operation since 1981 and is one of the largest not-for-profit childcare organizations serving East-Central Ontario. With over 800 Staff and 80 Home childcare providers, we offer 46 high-quality licensed childcare centers and over 50 licensed homes serving over 4,000 familiesFor over forty years, Compass ELC has been dedicated to early learning and childcare. 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:Role and Accountabilities:As a Compass ELC Site Lead, you will work as a Registered Early Childhood Educator alongside some of the industry's most passionate, caring, and dedicated educators.Some accountabilities associated with the role include:Working as part of a team with fellow Early Childhood Educators, Families, School Communities, and Children.Ensuring the safety of staff and children.Being willing and confident to engage in difficult conversations with educators, families, children, and community partners.Having daily administrative and pedagogical time.Acting as a link for other program staff, connecting them to our HR, Finance, Pedagogy, and Operations teams.Provide nutritious snacks based on a menu created in line with the latest nutritional guidelines.Responsible for billing, accounts receivable, enrollments, and managing the child care waitlist.Ensuring that the program is meeting the requirements set out by licensing as per the Child Care Early Years Act, and in line with How Does Learning Happen, Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years.Welcoming and training new staff into your program, including supply staffPlanning and implementing play-based experiences following observations of children’s interests.Location will change within the 11 Peterborough School Age programs based on needs.This role will work 35 hours per week. 25 of these hours will be in the program from 7 am to 8:45 am and 2:45 pm to 6 pm, Monday to Friday. The additional 10 hours per week you will be expected to work in our administration office for administrative tasks, documentation, and pedagogy. This role will have full-time hours during PA days, March break, Summer camp, and Winter break.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 yearProfessional 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) when working a minimum of 15 hoursPaid RECE membership dues.Paid Time Off - starting at 4% vacation accrued annually on hours worked and 4% personal sick time accrued annually on hours workedUnpaid Time - an option for permanent staff to purchase up to 4 weeks of unpaid time that is prorated off of 24 paysSkills and Qualifications:Required:Is familiar with the Child Care Early Years Act and licensing standards in a childcare program.A minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience working as an Early Childhood Educator or EquivalentPossesses the training and documents required by the Ministry of Education, Compass Early Learning and Care, and the Child Care Early Years Act to work in a childcare setting:Clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check Standard First Aid and CPR Level C Updated immunization records (Or a signed and notarized refusal of affidavit or medical exemption).Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators, or has a post-secondary degree in a recognized field (i.e. Child and Youth Care, Recreation and Leisure, Bachelor of Education, Social Service Work).Has a valid G Driver's License and access to reliable transportationHow to Apply:To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter directly to our Workday job board, or you can email your application to [e-mail] by indicating the specific job posting you are applying for. Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the recruitment process.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 705-749-3488 ext. 217 and ext. 245 or [e-mail] 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.CC033 Parkview