Compass ELC Location: Peterborough Program (St. Peter's) - Peterborough, Ontario
Role Title: Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)
Job Type: Permanent
Hours and Schedule: 40 hours/week – Monday to Friday
- Program hours are 7 am to 6 pm.
Anticipated Start Date: September 8, 2026
- Please note that this date is negotiable
Please apply by August 27, 2026
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 an existing vacancy.
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:
As a RECE, here are some of the accountabilities attached to this role.
- 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.
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 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.
- 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.
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.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter directly to our Bamboo job board, or you can email your application to [email protected] by indicating the specific job posting you are applying for. Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the recruitment process.
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 [email protected].
