Program Educator - CELC Bowmanville

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $22.12 to $26.12

Location : CELC Bowmanville (Holy Family) - Bowmanville, Ontario

Hours : 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Anticipated Start Date : February 2, 2026

Contract Type : Maternity Leave Contract

Anticipated End Date : September 7, 2027

Please apply by January 5, 2026

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 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.

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 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday. Our Bowmanville Program services children from infancy (6 weeks) up to 12 years of age. Shift times will fall within the program hours of 7 am to 6 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 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.

Skills and Qualifications :

Requirements :

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, Mtis 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. .