Registered Early Childhood Educator CELC - Rolling Hills

CELC01 Compass Early Learning and Care; Rolling Hills; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Defined pension plan

Health and dental benefits

Professional development

Child care discount

RECE membership dues

Paid Time Off

Unpaid Time off option

Job summary

Compass Early Learning and Care is seeking a Program Educator to lead play-based and interest-based activities that promote children's physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. You will supervise during play, document learning progress, and maintain a safe environment.

Responsibilities include engaging with families, collaborating with staff and community partners, attending team meetings and training, and assisting with housekeeping while upholding CELC policies and licensing

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience working with children and youth.
• Familiarity with the Child Care Early Years Act and licensing standards.
• Valid: Clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check, Standard First Aid, CPR Level C, and updated immunizations.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age by the start of employment.
• Preferred: registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators or pursuing an ECE diploma; or related alternative childcare designation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead interest-based and play-based activities reflecting children's interests to promote development.
• Maintain active supervision during play.
• Document children's learning progress through observation and reflection.
• Create and maintain a healthy, safe environment for children.
• Assist with diapering, dressing, and eating.
• Foster relationships with families and involve them in learning.
• Collaborate with coworkers, families, and community partners.
• Participate in team meetings, professional training, and staff development.
• Assist in housekeeping duties within the program.
• Follow CELC, CCEYA, and Ministry policies.

Skills

Experience with children

ECE/Childcare policy familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-secondary education in a related field (ECE)

Job description

About 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 child care organizations serving East-Central Ontario. With over 750 Staff and 80 Home childcare providers, we offer 48 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 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 Program Educator, responsibilities include:

• 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.
• Document 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 6 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday.

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: 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.
• 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.

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].

About Rolling Hills

CC040 Rolling Hills 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.