Program Educator

Location: CELC Bowmanville (Holy Family) - Bowmanville, Ontario Hours: hours per week, Monday to Friday. Anticipated Start Date: February , Contract Type: Maternity Leave Contract  Anticipated End Date: September , Please apply by January , About Us: Compass Early Learning and Care (CELC) has been in operation since and is one of the largest not-for-profit child care organizations serving East-Central Ontario. With over Staff and Home Child Care providers, we offer high-quality licensed childcare centers and over licensed homes serving over , 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. Program Educator Role Details: As a Program Educator, you will work in a play-based and emergent curriculum licensed Child Care Program. This role will work hours per week from Monday to Friday. Our Bowmanville Program services children from infancy ( weeks) up to years of age. Shift times will fall within the program hours of am to pm.  Accountabilities Include: Working alongside other child care educators in a collaborative work environment.   Engaging, connecting, and learning alongside children, families, community partners, and co-workers. 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 with housekeeping duties within the program. Follow CELC, CCEYA, and Ministry of Education policies and procedures. Skills and Qualifications: Requirements: - 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 our . 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, SLGBTQ+ 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. and ext.  or .