RECE Site Lead - School Age

Compass-Early-Learning-and-Car; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 70,979,000 - 76,296,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage employer

Health & dental benefits

HSA

Professional development

Reduced child care expenses

Paid time off

Job summary

Compass Early Learning and Care is seeking a Site Lead for our School Age Program in Peterborough. The role involves overseeing 11 sites, collaborating with ECEs, families and community partners, and ensuring licensing compliance and safety across programs.

You will work 35 hours weekly with a split schedule and some administration duties in the central office. A valid G license and strong knowledge of How Does Learning Happen are essential.

Qualifications

• Familiar with the Child Care Early Years Act and licensing standards.
• 2–3 years of experience as an Early Childhood Educator or equivalent.
• Has required training and documents: Police Vulnerable Sector Check, Standard First Aid and CPR Level C, updated immunization records.
• Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators or has a post-secondary degree in a recognized field (e.g., CYC, Recreation and Leisure, B.Ed, Social Service Work)
• Has a valid G Driver's License and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team with ECEs, families, school communities, and children.
• Ensure safety of staff and children.
• Engage in difficult conversations with educators, families, children, and community partners.
• Provide administrative and pedagogical time.
• Act as a link for HR, Finance, Pedagogy, and Operations teams.
• Provide nutritious snacks based on a menu aligned with guidelines.
• Handle billing, accounts receivable, enrollments, and waitlists.
• Ensure licensing requirements are met and aligned with How Does Learning Happen.
• Welcome and train new staff in your program, including supply staff.
• Plan and implement play-based experiences based on children’s interests.
• Location will change within the 11 Peterborough School Age programs.
• Work 35 hours per week with 25 hours in-program (7 am–9 am and 3 pm–6 pm) and 10 hours in admin.
• Full-time hours during PA days, March break, summer camp and winter break.

Skills

Licensing knowledge

Driver's license

Communication with families

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field (CYC, Recreation & Leisure, B.Ed, Social Service Work)

Registered with College of Early Childhood Educators

Job description

RECE Site Lead - School AgeCompass ELC 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.Job Type: PermanentHours and Schedule: 35 hours/week – Monday to FridayAnticipated Start Date: October 5, 2026Starting Rate of Pay: $28.31 - $30.43Please apply by September 25, 2026Hiring 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 700 Staff and 80 Home childcare providers, we offer 46 high-quality licensed childcare centers and over 50 licensed homes serving over 4,000 families.For 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.This role will be floating amongst our 11 City and County of Peterboorugh 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- WarsawSome 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 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 9 am and 3 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 CheckStandard First Aid and CPR Level CUpdated 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 Bamboo 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.CC037 Queen Mary