ECE - Assistant Director - Area 17

PLASP Child Care Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

PLASP Child Care Services is seeking an Assistant Director for the After School Program in Toronto area. You will oversee an extended day program, ensure alignment with CCEYA and MOE licensing, and supervise staff while coordinating meals and activities.

The role requires ECE, CYW, or OCT credentials and a minimum of two years in child care, plus First Aid/CPR and vulnerable sector checks. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in child care or community service
• ECE degree/diploma or CYW/CYC or OCT in good standing
• Valid Standard First Aid with level C CPR
• Criminal Reference Check – Vulnerable Sector
• Immunizations according to CCEYA and MOE requirements
• Knowledge of the CCEYA and MOE licensing requirements
• Wamiliarity with P.A. Days and program administration

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, warm, and caring environment for an extended day program
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that promote well-being
• Assist with ordering food and preparing nutritious meals
• In the absence of the Program Director, handle program administration
• Ensure programs meet MEDU standards and CCEYA licensing
• Participate in P.A. Days providing safe care on/off site
• Support staff and oversee supervision as needed

Skills

Child care experience

Staff supervision

Education

RECE registration

OCT registration

CYW registration

Job description

Applications will be accepted
Thursday, October 1, 2026 12:00 AM -
Thursday, October 8, 2026 11:59 PM
(Eastern Standard Time)

Address:3672 Lakeshore Blvd W, Etobicoke, ON, M8W 1N6

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

Hourly Wage: $24.39**plus hourly Provincial Wage Enhancement if applicable** Compensation rates are increased for RECE candidates

ASSISTANTDIRECTOR – 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 than240schools providing before school, lunch, and after school programs and 38full-day early learning and child care centres and sixEarlyON 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 successful candidate will provide a full range of duties, including:

• Maintaininga safe, warm and caring environment in which a high-qualityextended day program can operate
• Working collaboratively with other staff to help plan,develop, and implement programsof stimulating age appropriate activities forgroups of children. Activities will promote their physical, social, emotional and intellectual well-being, in accordance with theChild Care Early Years Act (CCEYA),How Does Learning Happen? (HDLH?)and the guidelines established by PLASP for all program components including P.A. Days
• Supportingtheorderingoffoodfor the program,andpreparing nutritious breakfast and snackswhile adhering tothe guidelines of the Canada Food Guide,and in accordance with the rotational snack planner
• In the Program Director’s absence,beingresponsibleforalladministration 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 theMinistry 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
• 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 2years’ experience in child care and community service organization (experience in supervision of staff preferred)
• Knowledge of theChild Care Early Years Act (CCEYA)andMinistry 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 theCCEYAandMedical Officer of Health
• 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

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.

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