Registered Early Childhood Educator - CELC Bowmanville

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 30 hours per week, split shift. Full-time hours during Camp periods (summer, winter break, PA days, March break)

Wage: $22.12 - $24. $26.12 per hour. This role is eligible for our additional $1.50 split shift premium per hour. 

Please Apply By: June 20, 2025

Come Work With Compass ELC:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmhfhVKNuGs

About Us: 

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 Child Care providers, we offer 42 high-quality licensed childcare centers and over 50 licensed homes serving over 4,000 families 

Watch this video if you want to learn more! 

Come Work with Compass ELC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmhfhVKNuGs 

About This Role: 

As a Registered Early Childhood Educator at Compass Early Learning and Care, Bowmanville, you will be working alongside children between the ages of 3.8 to 12 years old. This role will work in collaboration with children, families, community partners, and colleagues to create enriching learning experiences. 

You'll work 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, in a split-shift role, with some additional hours supporting documentation time, program planning, team meetings, and professional learning opportunities. This role will switch to full-time hours during PA day, March Break, Winter Break, and Summer Camp periods for up to 35 to 40 hours per week. 

Educators must be available to work before school and after school from 7 am to 9:15 am and 3:15 pm to 6 pm. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• 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. 


• Documenting 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.

Benefits: 

• Competitive wages (Living wage employer) (Provincial Wage Enhancements) (Shift Premiums)


• Mandatory Defined Benefit Pension Plan - 3% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution. 


• Health and dental benefits, paramedical coverage, and EFAP (TELUShealth)


• 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)


• 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


• Permanent staff have the option to purchase additional vacation up to a maximum of 4 weeks.

Skills and Qualifications: 

Requirements:  

• 1-3 years’ experience working/volunteering 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. 


• Registered and in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators
  
  
  
  • OR has a post-secondary degree in a similar field (i.e., Child and Youth Care, Recreation and Leisure, Social Service Work, Bachelor of Education, etc.) 
  
  
  • OR is interested in pursuing their ECE diploma. 
  
  
  
  

How to Apply: 

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through our Bamboo Careers Page. 

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 or by email at [email protected] or [email protected].