Location: Compass Early Learning and Care Rolling Hills - Bethany, Ontario

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Shift times will rotate within the team.

Please Apply By December 10, 2024

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

Compass ELC has been dedicated to early learning and child care for over forty years. 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.

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About the role:

As an Early Childhood Educator at Compass ELCRolling Hills,you'll join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to nurturing young minds. our Rolling Hills location is located in the small town of Bethany, Ontario and provides care to infant, toddler, preschool, kinder, and school-age children. This role involves engaging with children, families, and community partners to create enriching learning experiences for children that are based on their interests and passions.

You'll work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexible shift times within the programs hours (7 am to 6 pm).

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and lead interest-based and play-based activities that reflect childrens 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 childrens 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.

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 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 ourBamboo 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, 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 705-749-3488 ext. 217,[email protected]@compasselc.com.