Posted 22 days ago
Program Educator
@ Compass Early Learning and Care
Keene, Ontario
Overview
Compass Early Learning and Care is hiring a Program Educator for a full-time contract role at its Northern Lights site in Keene, Ontario. The educator plans play-based activities, supervises children, documents learning and supports families within program hours of 6 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday. The posted pay is $22.50 to $27.52 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and lead play-based activities for children's development
- Supervise children actively during play
- Document children's learning through observation
- Maintain a safe, healthy environment and assist with daily care
Requirements summary:
- 1-3 years working with children and youth
- Familiarity with the Child Care and Early Years Act
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check, First Aid and CPR Level C
- High school diploma or GED
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Vulnerable Sector Check, Standard First Aid, CPR Level C |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, People with disabilities, Women, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | High school (required) |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Compass Early Learning and Care
Saved company profile
Historical company information from a saved The Jobs API profile (LinkedIn/Crunchbase fields). It is not live-verified; figures may have changed. Missing values remain unknown.
A progressive, non-profit organization where we work collaboratively to provide excellence in early learning and care.
Full company description
At Compass Early Learning and Care, we believe that children are competent, full of wonder and ideas, and that they are entitled to learning environments that honour them. We view curriculum as everything that happens during our time together. We believe that each moment we share with children offers us an opportunity to build positive relationships and create an atmosphere that nurtures children, educators and families. We encourage children to pursue their passions and interests through environments that invite them to explore, collaborate, reflect and communicate using a wide range of resources and materials. Our centre-based, home child care and school age programs are carefully designed for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, are licensed by the Ministry of Education and are available in the following areas: Durham, City of Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough City, County
- LinkedIn followers
- 588
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 177
- Reported office locations
- 550 Braidwood Ave, Peterborough, ON K9J 1W1, CA
- Business categories
- Children
- Non Profit
- Child Care
- Other recorded names
- Compass Early Learning and Care
- Compass Early Learning & Care
- Specialties
- early learning
- Reggio Emilia
- early childhood education
- safe
- caring joyful places
- life-long learning
- trusting relationships
- equal worth
- responsibility & accountability
- and collective intelligence
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
At Compass Early Learning and Care, we believe that children are competent, full of wonder and ideas, and that they are entitled to learning environments that honour them. We view curriculum as everything that happens during our time together. We believe that each moment we share with children offers us an opportunity to build positive relationships and create an atmosphere that nurtures children, educators and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Primary and Secondary Education |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Peterborough, ON |
| Organization type | Educational |
| Specialties | early learningReggio Emiliaearly childhood educationsafecaring joyful placeslife-long learningtrusting relationshipsequal worthresponsibility & accountabilityand collective intelligence |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 24 |
| View page |
Role Title: Program Educator
Job Type: Contract
Starting Rate of Pay: $22.50 - $27.52
Hours and Schedule: 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday.
* Program Hours are Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 6:00 pm
Anticipated Start Date: October 19, 2026
Please apply by October 13, 2026
Hiring Declarations
Compass Early Learning and Care does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make hiring decisions. We value authentic applications that accurately reflect each candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all information submitted is truthful and represents their own work and experience.
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 families
For 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. 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.
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 candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all information submitted is truthful and represents their own work and experience.
This position is for an existing vacancy within the organization.
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 child care 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 families
For 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. 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 attached Vision Framework for more information: https://www.compasselc.com/about/values/
Role and Accountabilities:
As a Program Educator, here are some of the accountabilities attached to this role.
- Plan and lead interest-based and play-based activities that reflect children’s 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 children’s 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.
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 7 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday.
Skills and Qualifications:
Required:
- 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.
- Valid certifications, including a Clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check, Standard First Aid, and CPR Level C, and an updated immunization record
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age by the beginning of employment.
Preferred:
- 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 Director's Approval (i.e., Child and Youth, Recreation and Leisure, and Ontario Certified Teachers - Primary and Junior) - Post-Secondary education in a related field.
- Experience working in a play-based, emergent-curriculum childcare program.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter directly to our job posting or you can email your application to [email protected] by indicating the specific job posting you are applying for. Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted for the 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 process. For assistance, please contact our Human Relations – Recruitment and Hiring Coordinators at 705-749-3488 ext. 217 and ext. 245 or [email protected].
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.
CC029 Northern Lights
Journal
Only you can see this. Kept on this device, and in your account when you sign in.