Timbernook Staff

Compass ELC is a licensed TimberNook provider. Timbernook is an internationally recognized nature-based program designed to challenge the senses, inspire creativity, imagination and independent play. Visit TimberNook.com for more information

About the Role

Compass ELC is a licensed TimberNook Educator. Timbernook is an internationally recognized nature-based program designed to challenge the sens, inspire creativity, imagination and independent play. We are seeking an Early Childhood Educator to work alongside another Timbernook Educator to deliver programming in a beautiful forest north of Lakefield throughout the summer.


Some accountabilities associated with the role

  • Is committed to outdoor learning
  • Being reliable, flexible and enjoy working outside in all weather
  • Having the ability to commit to Summer-long programs, March break and PA days
  • Empower age-appropriate risk-taking and deep play, based on process-oriented learning
  • Observing and learning the children’s play, communication and problem solving.
  • Maintaining a safe environment by providing checkups on the areas used in the forest
  • Giving the children time and space to play in sensory-rich, experiential learning environments
  • Using the environment as inspiration for creative play opportunities

About You

You are registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators or have an equivalent educational background. You have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a child care setting and you possess the training and documents required by the Ministry of Education to work in the field of Early Learning and Care.
Have shown a commitment to lifelong learning and exploring current research in the outdoor learning field.
Have a solid understanding of the Timbernook philosophy and methods

*Our Timbernook Educators are seasonal positions spanning over the Summer months, March break, PA days and school trips.

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Check out Timbernook’s website for more information regarding their philosophy, environments, and programs. TimberNook Website

Address: 3742 Hwy 28 (near Douro 4th Line & Highway 28)


Please send your resume and cover letter to: careers@compasselc.com Attn: HR Team

In keeping with Compass Early Learning & Care’s commitment to providing service in a manner that is accessible to all, reasonable accomodations will be provided for applicants upon request. Please contact Human Resources: hr@compasselc.com. 705-749-3488