RECE Program Educator CELC Northglen Orchard

Location: CELC Northglen Orchards - Bowmanville Ontario

Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week Monday to Friday.

Anticipated Start Date: September 2026 may be sooner

Please apply by July 10 2026

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Come Work with Compass ELC: 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 Child Care providers we offer 44 high-quality licensed childcare centres and over 80 licensed homes serving over 4000 families.

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

Compass Early Learning and Care Northglen Orchardsis a newly established program located in Bowmanville Ontario and is anticipated to open inJanuary 2026. Located within the newly builtKPR Northglen Orchards Public School in Bowmanville this vibrant centre will feature aninfant roomAtoddler room two preschool rooms two kindergarten rooms and two school-age rooms

About the role:

At Compass ELC Northglen Orchards we are looking for excited passionate and dedicated Registered Early Childhood Educators who will be a part of building the culture and environments within this new program. As an RECE you will spend your time engaging connecting and learning alongside children families community partners and co-workers. You will work alongside the infant toddler and preschool classrooms. You are passionate about early learning and care play-based learning emergent curriculum and lifelong learning. You are energetic resourceful and creative in your pursuits of creating learning opportunities building connections and engaging with children and families.

These roles will work within the infant toddler and preschool rooms for 35 to 40 hours per week. 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 6:30 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday.

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 with housekeeping duties within the program.
• Follow CELC CCEYA and Ministry of Education policies and procedures.
  

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)
• 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/volunteering with children and youth.
• Familiarity with the Child Care Early Years Act and licensing standards.
• Valid certifications include 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 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 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 ext. 217 and ext. 245orcareers@.

Declaration:

Is this a new role No

Is AI used in the Hiring ProcessNo

Required Experience:

Junior IC