ECE Assistant Director - Area 7

PLASP Child Care Services; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

PLASP Child Care Services is seeking an Assistant Director for the After School Program in Mississauga to lead a high-quality extended day offering. The role supports safety, planning and collaboration with staff to deliver stimulating activities that promote wellbeing.

Requirements include an ECE degree or CYW/OCT, RECE registration, 2+ years in child care, first aid/CPR and a vulnerable‑sector check. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Registration with the College of ECE (RECE), OCT, CYW Diploma or Degree.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in child care or related community service.
• Valid Standard First Aid Certificate with level C CPR and a Vulnerable Sector check.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, warm and caring after-school environment for children.
• Collaborate with staff to design and implement age-appropriate activities.
• Participate in program administration in the director’s absence and ensure licensing compliance.

Skills

Two years experience

First Aid CPR

Team supervision

Education

ECE degree or diploma

CYW/CYC diploma or OCT

Tools

Criminal Reference Check

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Job Description

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

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 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 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
• 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 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
• 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 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 CCEYAandMedical 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.

60 Courtneypark Dr. W. Unit 5B
Mississauga, ON
L5W 0B3
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