Operational LeadCompass ELC Location: CKL School Age - City of Kawartha Lakes, OntarioRole Title: Operations Co-Culture LeadJob Type: PermanentHours and Schedule: 35 hours/week - Monday to FridayAnticipated Start Date: September 21, 2026*Please note that this date is negotiablePlease apply by: October 2, 2026Hiring DeclarationsCompass Early Learning and Care does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make hiring decisions.

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 700 Staff and 80 Home childcare providers, we offer 46 high-quality licensed childcare centres and over 80 licensed homes serving over 4,000 familiesFor over forty years, Compass ELC has been dedicated to early learning and child care. We believe in creating nurturing environments that celebrate children's curiosity and whole selves.

We are committed to supporting children and families in our community.Compass Early Learning and Care does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make hiring decisions.

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 familiesFor 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.

We are committed to supporting children and families in our community.Program Operations & ComplianceSupport daily operations of the centre, ensuring alignment with the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), Ministry of Education licensing requirements, and all applicable legislation (e.g., Occupational Health and Safety Act, Public Health guidelines, Ministry of Environment).Maintain program licensing in good standing through adherence to policies, procedures,



and reporting requirements.Ensure compliance with staffing ratios, supervision standards, and operational protocols.Support the implementation and ongoing alignment of the organization’s Vision Framework within the program.Ensure the learning setting is engaging, inclusive, and enriched with high-quality materials and aesthetics.Support educators in planning and implementing play-based learning experiences responsive to children’s interests.Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized environment, including equipment and materials.Champion a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), promoting cultural awareness and equity-focused perspectives across the program.Support staff engagement, connection, and professional growth so employees feel valued, supported, and empowered.Welcome and support onboarding of new children, families, and team members into the program.Relationships & CollaborationBuild and maintain solid, trusting relationships with children, families, staff, volunteers, students, and community partners.Engage actively within a shared community space, fostering collaboration with partner organizations.Facilitate and participate in staff meetings, encouraging open dialogue and continuous improvement.Support succession planning and the strategic placement of children and educators in collaboration with the co-lead and team.This position will be 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. You must have availability from 6 am to 6 pm every Monday to Friday. Hours will be determined according to the peak hours and needs of the program to support the children and their families.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 yearProfessional 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 hoursPaid RECE membership dues.Paid Time Off - starting at 4% vacation accrued annually on hours worked and 4% personal sick time accrued annually on hours workedUnpaid Time - an option for permanent staff to purchase up to 4 weeks of unpaid time that is prorated off of 24 paysSkills and QualificationsRegistered and in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.Comfortable with technology and learning new software processes.A clear understanding of CCEYA (Child Care Early Years Act), related legislation, and Compass ELC policies and procedures.1-2 years of Operations experience in a licensed child care centre.Possess required training and documents as per Ministry of Education, Compass Early Learning and Care, and Child Care Early Years Act requirements.Inclusivity and AccessibilityTo 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.comInclusivity 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.

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