Top Benefits
About the role
Position: Special Need Support Staff
Location: 111 Danesbury Ave., Toronto, ON, M6B3L3 (location is subject to change based on enrollment)
Component: After School Program - School Age Children
Total Hours Per Day: 3
Hourly Wage: $21.67 **Plus hourly Provincial Wage Enhancement if applicable** Compensation rates are increased for RECE candidates
SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT STAFF – AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
PLASP Child Care Services is a charitable organization operating on a not-for-profit basis, providing high quality early learning and child care, for children up to 12 years of age. PLASP operates in more than 240 schools providing before school, lunch, and after school programs and 38 full-day early learning and child care centres and six EarlyON locations for children from 0 – 6 years.
PLASP is committed to hiring, training, and fairly compensating staff. All Ontarians have the right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment. We believe that everyone has worth and value, and that all staff are entitled to be respected, supported, and treated fairly by their co-workers and supervisors.
Responsibilities:
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Successful candidates will assist in establishing and maintaining a safe, warm, and caring environment in which a high quality child care program can operate.
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Visits programs and work with children and staff where children require support to be integrated into the program.
-
Works with children on an individual basis, to assist them in managing their behavior and promoting their self-esteem while gaining acceptance of their peers.
-
Staff are required to attend meetings and training sessions during the day.
Qualifications:
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Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth, Developmental Support, Educational Assistant, Recreation and Leisure and/or training in the fields of psychology and experience working with children with differing abilities or diagnosis.
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Excellent written and verbal English Skills
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Proven leadership abilities
-
Excellent organizational and administrative skills
-
Supervisory experience an asset
-
Well-developed problem solving skills
-
Flexible and energetic approach to work
-
Positive and sensitive attitude towards children and staff
-
Physically able to participate with children in the gym, outdoors and provide personal care as required
-
Valid Standard First Aid, with level C CPR
-
Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check, dated within the last six months
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Up to date immunization records
-
Basic ability to use technology (including smart phones, computers, tablets)
How to Apply:
If you have the required qualifications for this position and wish to apply, please submit your application through PLASP’s Recruitment Tool by clicking on “Apply for this Position” on the top right-hand side of this page.
PLASP Child Care Services is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Human Resources will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.
About PLASP Child Care Services
PLASP Child Care Services is a community-based, charitable organization operating on a not-for-profit basis, providing accessible, affordable, high quality licensed child care to all children, including those with diverse learning needs.
PLASP provides care for children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. The organization operates Before and After School programs in over 240 elementary schools located and 28 Early Learning and Child Care Centres located throughout Peel and in Toronto, and five EarlyON centres in Peel Region. Where there is sufficient need, PLASP provides year-round care for school age children by providing programs during P.A. days, the winter holidays, March break and summer, at selected locations.
Established in 1975, PLASP has built a solid reputation as an excellent provider of child care and early childhood education. PLASP believes that families are entitled to the support of high quality child care that is affordable, safe and reliable , giving them the peace of mind to go to work each day.
All PLASP programs are licensed. PLASP hires staff who are Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) who are registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators. All staff must have a valid First Aid Certificate and clear criminal reference check. Staff in our Before and After School Programs have completed at extensive training to program in providing care to school age children that is recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Education and the Child Care and Early Years Act. Currently, PLASP employees over 1,500 individuals in our programs and at our head office in Mississauga.
PLASP has been voted the number one provider of child care by the readers of the Mississauga News Newspaper and City Parent Magazine every year since 1998. PLASP annually surveys parents regarding their level of satisfaction with the program and continues to receive an overall satisfaction rate of 94%.
Top Benefits
About the role
Position: Special Need Support Staff
Location: 111 Danesbury Ave., Toronto, ON, M6B3L3 (location is subject to change based on enrollment)
Component: After School Program - School Age Children
Total Hours Per Day: 3
Hourly Wage: $21.67 **Plus hourly Provincial Wage Enhancement if applicable** Compensation rates are increased for RECE candidates
SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT STAFF – AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
PLASP Child Care Services is a charitable organization operating on a not-for-profit basis, providing high quality early learning and child care, for children up to 12 years of age. PLASP operates in more than 240 schools providing before school, lunch, and after school programs and 38 full-day early learning and child care centres and six EarlyON locations for children from 0 – 6 years.
PLASP is committed to hiring, training, and fairly compensating staff. All Ontarians have the right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment. We believe that everyone has worth and value, and that all staff are entitled to be respected, supported, and treated fairly by their co-workers and supervisors.
Responsibilities:
-
Successful candidates will assist in establishing and maintaining a safe, warm, and caring environment in which a high quality child care program can operate.
-
Visits programs and work with children and staff where children require support to be integrated into the program.
-
Works with children on an individual basis, to assist them in managing their behavior and promoting their self-esteem while gaining acceptance of their peers.
-
Staff are required to attend meetings and training sessions during the day.
Qualifications:
-
Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth, Developmental Support, Educational Assistant, Recreation and Leisure and/or training in the fields of psychology and experience working with children with differing abilities or diagnosis.
-
Excellent written and verbal English Skills
-
Proven leadership abilities
-
Excellent organizational and administrative skills
-
Supervisory experience an asset
-
Well-developed problem solving skills
-
Flexible and energetic approach to work
-
Positive and sensitive attitude towards children and staff
-
Physically able to participate with children in the gym, outdoors and provide personal care as required
-
Valid Standard First Aid, with level C CPR
-
Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check, dated within the last six months
-
Up to date immunization records
-
Basic ability to use technology (including smart phones, computers, tablets)
How to Apply:
If you have the required qualifications for this position and wish to apply, please submit your application through PLASP’s Recruitment Tool by clicking on “Apply for this Position” on the top right-hand side of this page.
PLASP Child Care Services is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Human Resources will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.
About PLASP Child Care Services
PLASP Child Care Services is a community-based, charitable organization operating on a not-for-profit basis, providing accessible, affordable, high quality licensed child care to all children, including those with diverse learning needs.
PLASP provides care for children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. The organization operates Before and After School programs in over 240 elementary schools located and 28 Early Learning and Child Care Centres located throughout Peel and in Toronto, and five EarlyON centres in Peel Region. Where there is sufficient need, PLASP provides year-round care for school age children by providing programs during P.A. days, the winter holidays, March break and summer, at selected locations.
Established in 1975, PLASP has built a solid reputation as an excellent provider of child care and early childhood education. PLASP believes that families are entitled to the support of high quality child care that is affordable, safe and reliable , giving them the peace of mind to go to work each day.
All PLASP programs are licensed. PLASP hires staff who are Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) who are registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators. All staff must have a valid First Aid Certificate and clear criminal reference check. Staff in our Before and After School Programs have completed at extensive training to program in providing care to school age children that is recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Education and the Child Care and Early Years Act. Currently, PLASP employees over 1,500 individuals in our programs and at our head office in Mississauga.
PLASP has been voted the number one provider of child care by the readers of the Mississauga News Newspaper and City Parent Magazine every year since 1998. PLASP annually surveys parents regarding their level of satisfaction with the program and continues to receive an overall satisfaction rate of 94%.