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Location: CELC Victoria Graduate Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Anticipated Start Date: May 18, 2026 Watch this video if you want to learn more! About Us Compass Early Learning and Care (CELC) has been in operation since 1981 and is one of the largest notforprofit child care organizations serving EastCentral Ontario. With over 700 staff and 80 home childcare providers, we offer 44 highquality licensed childcare centers 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 childrens 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. About the Role At Compass ELC you will work as an Early Childhood Educator alongside some of the most passionate, caring, and dedicated educators in the industry. You will spend your time engaging, connecting, and learning alongside children, families, community partners, and coworkers. You are passionate about early learning and care, emergent curriculum, and lifelong learning. You are energetic, resourceful, and creative in your pursuits of creating learning opportunities, building connections, and engaging with children and families. You could be scheduled for any shifts between the program hours of 6:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday. This role will work within the infant, toddler, preschool classrooms. Responsibilities Plan and lead interestbased and playbased activities that reflect childrens unique interests to promote their physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. Maintain active supervision with children while still being engaged in play. Document childrens learning progress through observation, reflection, and research questions. Create and maintain an environment that protects the health, safety, and wellbeing 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 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 if 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. Unpaid Time an option for permanent staff to purchase up to 4 weeks of unpaid time prorated off of 24 pays. Requirements 13 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. 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 Directors Approval (i.e., Child and Youth, Recreation and Leisure, and Ontario Certified Teachers Primary and Junior). How to Apply To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through our Bamboo Careers Page. Inclusivity and Accessibility We strongly encourage individuals from communities and groups that have historically been disadvantaged and/or marginalized, including First Nations, Mtis 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 7057493488 ext. 245, or . Declaration Is this a new role? Yes Is AI used in the Hiring Process? No #J-18808-Ljbffr