Supply Career Opportunities

Join our dynamic supply team

“Stand aside for a while and leave room for learning, observe carefully what children do, and then, if you have understood well, perhaps teaching will be different from before.” 

– Loris Malaguzzi

home child care provider interacting with toddler

About our Supply Team

As a Supply Staff at Compass ELC, you will work alongside some of the most passionate, caring, and dedicated staff in the industry. Our Supply team is an essential part of our organization and they work on an on-call basis to provide high-quality child care and early learning in environments that put children at the heart.

About You

You are passionate about life-long learning, trusting relationships, collective intelligence, and collaboration. You are energetic, resourceful, and creative in your pursuits of creating learning opportunities, building connections, and engaging with children and families, staff, and community members. You possess the training and documents required by the Ministry of Education to work in a childcare setting. 

As a Supply Staff you will…

  • 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.  
  • Support 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.
  • Have a flexible job schedule by choosing your own availability.
  • Have the opportunity to work part-time or full-time.
  • Pick up shifts around your school schedule.
  • Make above minimum age.

Supply Postings

We are currently accepting applications for Supply Educators and Supply Nutrition Specialists in all of our regions.

RolesLocationsAdditional Information
Supply Educator RolesVarious LocationsJob Details
Nutrition Specialist RolesVarious LocationsJob Details

How to Apply

Send your cover letter and resume to our HR team at careers@compasselc.com with the subject line stating “Supply Educator or Supply Nutrition Specialist Application”.


Staff Accolades

I love being a supply educator at Compass as I get to meet so many amazing children and educators! The dynamic of each room and center is so different and being able to be a part of each one is a great opportunity!

– Delaney Tully

The thing I love most about being a supply educator at Compass is that every learning center always makes you feel welcomed and a part of their community. I am never nervous to start at a new location because of this.

– Lauren Walton

What I like most about being a supply educator is that I get to work with and connect with the children, and I still have time for some self-care while going to school and learning about my career.

– Callie Nicholson

The best thing I like about working as a supply educator at Compass is meeting diverse excellent qualified educators. It is a pleasure to talk to them and learn from their various perspectives, philosophies, values, and so forth. They are passionate and enthusiastic about their career towards children, and they are constantly seeking development and upgrade in their profession. It is inspiring and encouraging.

– Sohee Bang