School Age Educator - Keene, Canada - Compass Early Learning and Care

Compass Early Learning and Care

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Keene, Canada

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Description

Position:
School Age Educator

Job Type:
Contract

Location:
CELC Northern Lights - Keene, Ontario

Hours: 30 hours per week in a split shift, full time hours during camp periods.

Anticipated Start Date:
June 1, 2024

Anticipated End Date:
June 29, 2025

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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 600 Staff and 50 Home Child Care providers, we offer 42 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.

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About the role:

As an Early Childhood Educator at Compass ELC,
you'll join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to nurturing young minds.

Your role involves engaging with children, families, and community partners to create enriching learning experiences. As a school-age educator you will work in either the primary, junior, or kinder school-age rooms.

This role will work in a split shift from Monday to Friday for before and after school programming with some additional hours in between.

This role will have full time hours (up to 40) during PA days, Winter break, March Break, and Summer Camp.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and lead interestbased and playbased 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 wellbeing 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:

13 years' experience working/volunteering with children and youth.
Familiarity with the Child Care Early Years Act and licensing standards.
Valid certifications including: 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 postsecondary 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.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through our Bamboo 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.