Administrative Culture Lead

Location: CELC Durham School Age Programs - Bowmanville, Courtice, Orono, and Hampton

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Anticipated Start Date: September 2026

Please Apply By September 15, 2026

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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 childcare 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.

About this role:

At Compass ELC, you will work as an Administrative Culture Lead alongside some of the industry's most passionate, caring, and dedicated educators. You will spend your time engaging, connecting, and learning alongside children, families, community partners, and co-workers. You will support the administrative and licensing requirements within the program in support of the Operations, Human Relations, and Finance teams. You will model and grow a perspective of equity and strive for a deeper understanding of cultural awareness. This role will be placed with our Durham School Age team, but may be entitled to change locations after 2 years, as we are reflecting, collaborating, and re-thinking our school age structure. 

This position will be 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. You must be available from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Hours will be determined to meet the program's needs. This role will be working alongside our 6 school-age programs located in the Durham and Clarington Region: Charles Bowman, Good Shepherd, Orono, MJ Hobbs, Monsignor Leo Cleary, and Harold Longworth. 

Key Responsibilities Include

• Facilitate and participate in staff meetings.
• Support a culture of collaboration, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Supports Educators in planning and implementing play-based experiences based on children’s interests. 
• Administering payroll, billing, subsidy reconciliations, maintaining staff files, and coordinating staffing needs. 
• Supports succession planning for both children and staff.
• Supporting the successful implementation of the program budget in partnership with the team, co-leads, and finance. 
• Adhering to and supporting Ministry Licensing and Reporting Guidelines, CELC policies, and procedures.
• Build and maintain relationships with children, families, staff, volunteers, students, community partners, and school staff.
• Ensure the safety and cleanliness of equipment, furniture, and materials.
• Welcome new team members, families, and children into the program.

Benefits: 

• Competitive wages (Living wage employer) (Provincial Wage Enhancements) (Shift Premiums)
  
• Mandatory Defined Benefit Pension Plan - 3% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution. 
  
• Health and dental benefits, paramedical coverage and Employee and Family Assistance Program (Sparrow)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)- $500.00 per year
  
• Professional Development Opportunities (internal and External) (12 hours per year 
  compensated in time in lieu if completed outside work hours)
  
• Reduced Child Care Expenses (20% discount)
  
• Paid RECE membership dues. 
  
• Paid Time Off - starting at 4% vacation accrued annually on hours worked and 4% personal sick time accrued annually on hours worked
  
• Permanent staff have the option to purchase additional vacation up to a maximum of 4 weeks.

Skills and Qualifications

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators for 2 years. 
• Strong disposition towards administration, organization, research, and inquiry.
• Comfortable with technology and learning new software processes.
• A clear understanding of CCEYA (Child Care Early Years Act), related legislation, and Compass ELC policies and procedures, and vision framework.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Registered Early Childhood Educator. 
• Minimum 2 years of administration experience (Preferred)
• Possess required training and documents as per the Ministry of Education, Compass Early Learning and Care, and Child Care Early Years Act requirements.

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.

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 Coordinator at 705-749-3488 ext. 217, or careers@compasselc.com.