Full Time Relief Resource

**Full Time Relief Resource - Region of Peel and City of Toronto**

PLASP Child Care Services is an award winning charitable organization operating on a not-for-profit basis, providing high quality licensed programs, for children up to 12 years of age since 1975. PLASP operates programs in more than 240 schools providing before and after school care. PLASP also operates 30 full-day early learning and child care centres and 5 EarlyON locations for children from 0 - 6 years.

PLASP is committed to hiring, training, and fairly compensating staff. We employ qualified educators who have a positive and sensitive attitude towards children. **PLASP staff receive a competitive salary and benefit package, RRSP program, access to an Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program, life-long learning and training opportunities and opportunities for growth and advancement. **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.

PLASP programs provide fun, age appropriate activities for children 4 to 12 years of age, both indoors and outdoors. Programs follow the Ministry of Education pedagogy, _How Does Learning Happen?_

PLASP is hiring for positions throughout the Region of Peel and City of Toronto, including Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon, Etobicoke, and Scarborough.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provides shift coverage in the absence of Program staff to ensure program ratio is in compliance with Ministry of Education
- Ability to work 7 hours per day within PLASP programs, providing coverage in the Before and After School Program, or Child Care Centre as needed.
- Works with a team to establish and maintain a safe, warm and caring environment in which a high quality child care program can operate.
- Plans, implements programs of stimulating activities and developmentally appropriate activities for children, following the Ministry of Education’s _How does Learning Happen?_ Ontario’s pedagogy for the early years and PLASP standards.
- Provide support and/ or training to PLASP staff as required

**Qualifications**:

- Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)
- Experience working with groups of school aged children in a formal setting
- A positive and sensitive attitude towards children and staff
- Proven leadership abilities
- Excellent organizational abilities
- Ability to supervise and train staff and volunteers
- All health requirements met in accordance with the CCEYA and PLASP Personnel Policies
- Holds a valid Standard First Aid Certificate, with level C CPR
- Original Vulnerable Sector Criminal reference Check, dated within the last six months
- Physically able to participate with children in the gym and outdoors and set up program equipment
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of the Ministry of Education’s pedagogy _“How Does Learning Happen?”_
- Must hold a current driver’s license, and have daily access to a vehicle.

**How to Apply**:
If you meet all of the above requirements, please visit our employment page to apply.

As part of PLASP's ongoing commitment to Health and Safety and maintaining a safe learning environment for its staff, children and the larger PLASP community, PLASP has a mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination Disclosure Policy. As part of the condition of employment, new employees will be required to disclose vaccination status and provide proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 prior to the start date of employment.

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.

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**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

COVID-19 considerations:
Remote Interview Process
Virtual Meetings
Mask wearing, and other PPE equipment if required for role
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place