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RECE - Acting Program Director - Area 17
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About the role
Location: Lanor JMS
Address: 450 Lanor Avenue, Etobicoke, ON, M8W 2S1
Component: Before & Afterschool program; Kindergarten Age Children
Total Hours Per Day: 5.25 (split shift)
Education: Registration with the College of ECE (RECE) is required for this position
Hourly Wage: $26.85 **plus hourly Provincial Wage Enhancement if applicable** Hourly rate increased based on number of staff supervised within the program and RECE status
Contract End Date: September 30, 2027
P****ROGRAM DIRECTOR – BEFORE SCHOOL AND 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.
THE POSITION**…**
The successful candidate will provide a full range of duties, including:
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Establishing and maintaining a safe, warm and caring environment in which a high-quality extended day program can operate
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Planning, developing, and implementing programs of stimulating age appropriate activities for groups of children. Activities will promote their physical, social, emotional and intellectual well-being, in accordance with the Child Care Early Years Act (CCEYA), How Does Learning Happen*?* (HDLH?) and the guidelines established by PLASP for all program components including P.A. Days
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Budgeting and ordering food for the program, preparing nutritious breakfast and snacks while adhering to the guidelines of the Canada Food Guide, and in accordance with the rotational snack planner
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Supervising and training staff, Volunteers and Students on Placement (if applicable), by providing strong leadership, decision making and problem-solving skills and conducting regular performance appraisals
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Responsible for all administration for the program, including registration, record-keeping, health and safety monitoring and ordering of supplies
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Operating programs according to the Ministry of Education (MEDU) standards and ensures the CCEYA license is in good standing
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Participating fully in P.A. Days, by providing safe, reliable care on and off school premises
THE PREFERRED CANDIDATE WILL HAVE…
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A minimum 3 years’ experience in child care and community service organization (experience in supervision of staff preferred)
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Knowledge of the Child Care Early Years Act (CCEYA) and Ministry of Education Licensing requirements
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An ECE degree/diploma and be registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE)
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A valid Standard First Aid Certificate, with level C CPR
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A valid Criminal Reference Check – Vulnerable Sector
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All health requirements (immunizations) to be met in accordance with the CCEYA and Medical Officer of Health
PLASP OFFERS…
- A positive, fun and supportive working environment
- Growth and career advancement
- Continuous professional learning opportunities
- A competitive compensation package
- An opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children
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.
This posting is for an existing vacancy at PLASP Child Care Services.
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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%.