CSJ Summer Educator Assistant CELC Cobourg

Job Type: Canada Summer Jobs Summer Contract

Location: CELC Cobourg Cobourg Ontario

Hours: 35 hours per week. Monday to Friday

Anticipated Start Date: July 6 2026

Anticipated: August 28 2026

About Us:

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 Child Care providers we offer 44 high-quality licensed childcare centers and over 80 licensed homes serving over 4000 families.

Compass ELC has been dedicated to early learning and childcare for over forty years. We believe in creating nurturing environments celebrating childrens curiosity and whole selves. Our organization fosters a culture of growth collaboration and inclusivity where every team member can thrive. We are committed to supporting children and families in our community.

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Come Work with Compass ELC: the role:

As a Summer Program Educator at Compass ELC youll join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to nurturing young minds. This role will work with children families and community partners to create enriching learning experiences based on their interests and passions. Youll work 35 hours weekly Monday to Friday with Infants Toddler Preschool Kinders and School-age children. Shift start and end times will fluctuate within the programs operating hours of 6:30 am to 6 pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 of 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.

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 has a post-secondary degree in a similar field (i.e. Child and Youth Care Recreation and Leisure Social Service Work Bachelor of Education etc.)
  • OR is interested in pursuing their ECE diploma.

As a Canada Summer Jobs Funded role applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible for employment:

1. is between 18 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
2. is a Canadian Citizen permanent resident or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under theImmigration and Refugee Protection Act S.C. 2001 c. 27*;and
3. is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.*International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.

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 get in touch with our Human Relations Recruitment and Hiring Coordinators at

Required Experience:

Junior IC