School Age Educator-1

CELC01 Compass Early Learning and Care; Stayner; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage employer

Defined Pension Plan

Health and dental benefits

Professional development

Child care discount

RECE membership dues

Paid time off

Unpaid time option

Job summary

Compass Early Learning and Care (CELC) has posted a School Age Educator role in East-Central Ontario. The position is permanent, with 30 hours weekly before and after school, Monday to Friday. Anticipated start date is September 14, 2026, with a starting salary of $22.50 - $27.52 per hour.

Responsibilities include planning activities, supervising children, documenting progress, and maintaining a safe environment. Benefits include pension, health/dental, PD opportunities, and childcare discounts.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead interest-based and play-based activities that reflect children’s unique interests to promote development.
• Maintain active supervision with children while engaging in play.
• Document children's learning progress through observation, reflection, and questions.
• Create and maintain a safe, healthy environment for children.
• Assist children with diapering, dressing, and eating habits.
• Foster strong relationships with families and involve them in learning.
• Collaborate with coworkers, families, and community partners to support the environment.
• Attend team meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Assist in housekeeping duties within the program.
• Follow CELC, CCEYA, and Ministry policies and procedures.
• Split-shift role in kindergarten or school-age classroom; full-day during breaks; hours 7am-9am and 3pm-6pm.

Skills

Experience with children

Regulatory familiarity

First Aid/CPR

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

School Age Educator

Job Type: Permanent

School Age Hours and Schedule: 30 hours – before and after school daily Monday to Friday

Anticipated Start Date: September 14, 2026

Starting Salary: $22.50 - $27.52

Hiring 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.

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.

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. This posting is for a new position.

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 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

• 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.
• This position will work in a kindergarten or school-age classroom in a split-shift role and full-day shifts during March break, Winter break, PA Days, and Summer Programming. 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 9 am and 3 pm to 6 pm, with some additional hours during the split period.

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

• 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.
• Valid certifications, including a Clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check, Standard First Aid, and CPR Level C, and an updated immunization record
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age by the beginning of employment.

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 Coordinator at 705-749-3488 ext. 245, [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.

CC030 Northglen Orchard 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.