ECE Assistant Director- Area 15

Location: Thornwood PS

Address: 277 Mississauga Valley Blvd. Mississauga, ON L5A 1Y6

Component: After School Program - School Age Children

Total Hours Per Day: 3

Education: One of the following is required: Registration with the College of ECE (RECE), OCT, or CYW Diploma or Degree

Hourly Wage: $23.74 **plus hourly Provincial Wage Enhancement if applicable** Compensation rates are increased for RECE candidates

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – 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:

• Maintaining a safe, warm and caring environment in which a high-quality extended day program can operate
• Working collaboratively with other staff to help plan, develop, and implement 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
• Supporting the ordering of food for the program, and preparing nutritious breakfast and snacks while adhering to the guidelines of the Canada Food Guide, and in accordance with the rotational snack planner
• In the Program Director's absence, being responsible for all administration of the program, including registration, record-keeping, health and safety monitoring and ordering of supplies
• In the Program Director's absence, operating programs according to the Ministry of Education (MEDU) standards and ensures the CCEYA license is in good standing
• Participating fully in P.A. Days, by providing safe, reliable care on and off school premises

THE PREFERRED CANDIDATE WILL HAVE…

• An ECE degree/diploma and be registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE) or have a Child Youth Worker/Care diploma (CYW/CYC) or Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) in good standing
• A minimum 2 years' experience in child care and community service organization (experience in supervision of staff preferred)
• Knowledge of the Child Care Early Years Act (CCEYA) and Ministry of Education Licensing requirements
• A valid Standard First Aid Certificate, with level C CPR
• A valid Criminal Reference Check – Vulnerable Sector
• 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 accomodation at any stage of the hiring process.

This posting is for an existing vacancy at PLASP Child Care Services.