After School Educator CELC St. Joseph

Compass ELC Location: CELC St. Josephs School - Douro Ontario

Role Title: After School Educator

Job Type: Permanent

Hours and Schedule: 30 hours per week Monday to Friday.

• Shifts will be split shifts during the school year for before- and after-school programming
• During PA days Winter break March break and Summer these roles will be working full time.

Anticipated Start Date: August 31 2026

Please apply by August 17 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 candidates 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 new positions within our School Age Team to support increased enrollment.

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 4000 families

For over forty years Compass ELC has been dedicated to early learning and childcare. 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.

Please see our attachedVision Frameworkfor more information:

Role and Accountabilities:

About the role:

At Compass you will work as an After School 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 co-workers. You are passionate about early learning and care emergent curriculum and lifelong learning. You are energetic resourceful and creative in your efforts to create learning opportunities build connections and engage with children and families.

Some accountabilities associated with the role include:

• 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.

This position will work in a kindergarten or school-age classroom with full-day shifts during March break Winter break PA Days and Summer Programming. 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 2 pm to 6 pm.

Benefits:

• Competitive wages (Living wage employer) (Provincial Wage Enhancements) (Shift Premiums)
• Mandatory Defined PensionPlan - 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 yearcompensated 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:

Requirements:

• 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.
• 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 directly to our job board or you can email your application toby indicating the specific job posting you are applying for. Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted for 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 assistance please contact our Human Relations Recruitment and Hiring Coordinators at ext. 217 and ext. 245or.

Required Experience:

Manager