RECE Site Lead - School Age

CELC01 Compass Early Learning and Care; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage employer

Provincial Wage Enhancements

Health and dental benefits

Defined Pension Plan

Professional Development

Staff discounts on child care

Paid RECE membership dues

Paid Time Off

Unpaid Time Off option

Job summary

Compass Early Learning and Care is seeking a Site Lead – School Age for Peterborough. The role floats among 11 school-age programs, with 35 hours weekly, split between early morning and after-school periods, plus administration time. Starting pay ranges and benefits accompany this permanent position.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years as an ECE, a valid teaching or degree in related field, and current compliance with licensing standards. Applicants should apply by Sept 25, 2026.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Child Care Early Years Act and licensing standards.
• 2–3 years of experience as an Early Childhood Educator or equivalent.
• Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators or have a related post-secondary degree.
• Valid G driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check, First Aid & CPR Level C, immunization records or approved exemption.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team with educators, families, school communities and children.
• Ensure safety of staff and children.
• Engage in difficult conversations with educators, families, children and partners.
• Provide daily administrative and pedagogical time.
• Act as a liaison to HR, Finance, Pedagogy and Operations teams.
• Plan and implement play-based experiences based on children's interests.

Skills

ECE Experience

Licensing Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Administration & Billing

Education

ECE or related degree

Post-secondary degree in Child and Youth Care / Recreation and Leisure / B.Ed.

Tools

None

Job description

RECE Site Lead - School AgeCompass ELC — Location: Peterborough School Age Team

Job Type: Permanent

Hours and Schedule: 35 hours/week – Monday to Friday

Anticipated Start Date: October 5, 2026

Location: Peterborough School Age Team. This role will float within our 11 School Age Programs within the City and County of Peterborough region. Please see a list of locations below.

Starting Rate of Pay: $28.31 - $30.43

Please apply by September 25, 2026.

Is this position for an existing vacancy within the organization: Yes.

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 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.

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. This role will be floating amongst our 11 City and County of Peterborough School Age Programs:

• Kawartha Heights
• North Cavan (Cavan)
• Roger Neilson
• RF Downey
• Prince of Wales
• St. Anne
• St. Joseph (Douro)
• St. Teresa
• Queen Elizabeth
• Queen Mary
• Warsaw

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.
• Providing 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 staff.
• Planning 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 7am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm, 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 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) when working a minimum of 15 hours.
• 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 – an option for permanent staff to purchase up to 4 weeks of unpaid time that is prorated off of 24 pays.

Skills 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 Equivalent.
• Possesses 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 transportation.

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].

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.

Company Overview

CC037 Queen Mary Compass ELC is a non‑profit, charitable organization established in 1981. We are a purpose‑led, value‑based organization where children are at the heart of all that we do. We currently offer early learning and care (licensed infant, toddler, preschool, kindergarten and school age; EarlyON; Forest and Nature programs) at over 40 locations and support many licensed Home Child Care programs.