Compass Early Learning and Care – Peterborough School Age Team
Location: Peterborough School Age Team

Role Title: Registered Early Childhood Educator Site Lead

Job Type: Permanent

Hours and Schedule: 35 hours/week – Monday to Friday

Anticipated Start Date: August 23, 2026

Please apply by August 1, 2026

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 centres and over 50 licensed homes serving more than 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 culture fosters growth, collaboration, and inclusivity, giving every team member the opportunity to thrive. We are committed to supporting children and families in our community.

Please see our attached Vision Framework for more information.

Job Posting Declarations
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not used during our hiring, recruiting, or onboarding processes. Applicants are also asked to refrain from using AI during the application process, and to submit authentic information pertaining to their credentials and experience.

Role and Accountabilities
As a Compass ELC Site Lead, you will work as a Registered Early Childhood Educator alongside some of the industry’s most passionate, caring, and dedicated educators.

Working as part of a team with fellow Early Childhood Educators, families, school communities, and children.

Ensuring the safety of staff and children.

Being willing and confident to engage in difficult conversations with educators, families, children, and community partners.

Having daily administrative and pedagogical time.

Acting as a link for other program staff, connecting them to HR, Finance, Pedagogy, and Operations teams.





Providing nutritious snacks based on a menu created in line with the latest nutritional guidelines.

Responsible for billing, accounts receivable, enrollments, and managing the child care waitlist.

Ensuring that the program meets licensing requirements set out by the Child Care Early Years Act and aligns with How Does Learning Happen, Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years.

Welcoming and training current staff into your program, including supply staff.

Planning and implementing play‑based experiences following observations of children’s interests.

Location will change within the 11 Peterborough School Age programs based on needs.

This role will work 35 hours per week: 25 hours in the program from 7 am to 9 am and 3 pm to 6 pm, Monday to Friday. The additional 10 hours per week are expected to be worked in the administration office for documentation and pedagogy. The role will have full‑time hours during PTA days, March break, summer camp, and winter break.

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 childcare expenses (20% discount) when working a minimum of 15 hours.

Paid Reception 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.

Skills and Qualifications
Required:

Familiar with the Child Care Early Years Act and licensing standards in a childcare program.

Minimum 2–3 years of experience working as an Early Childhood Educator or equivalent.

Possesses the training and documents required by the Ministry of Education, Compass Early Learning and Care, and the Child Care Early Years Act:

Clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Standard First Aid and CPR Level C

Updated immunization records (or a signed and notarized refusal of affidavit or medical exemption).

Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators, or holds a post‑secondary degree in a recognized field (e.g. Child and Youth Care, Recreation and Leisure, Bachelor of Education, Social Service Work).

Has a valid G Driver’s license and reliable transportation.

How to Apply
To apply, submit your resume and cover letter to our Bamboo job board, or email your application to [email protected] indicating the specific job posting you are applying for. Only successful applicants will be contacted for the next steps.

Inclusivity and Accessibility
We strongly encourage individuals from historically disadvantaged and/or marginalized communities—including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of Canada, racialised persons, persons with disabilities, people 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. Please bring your authentic self to the interview. For assistance, contact our Human Relations – Recruitment and Hiring Coordinators at 705‑749‑3488 ext. 217 and 245 or [email protected].

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