RECE - Assistant Director - Area 1

PLASP Child Care Services; Bolton; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

PLASP Child Care Services seeks an Assistant Director for the Before School and/or After School Program at Saint John Paul II Catholic School. The role oversees safe, warm environments and collaborates with staff to plan age-appropriate activities in line with CCEYA and HDLH guidelines.

The ideal candidate holds an ECE degree or CYW/CYC or OCT diploma, is RECE-registered, has at least two years of supervision experience, and can manage program administration, meals, and licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE) is required for this position.
• A minimum 2 years’ experience in child care and community service organization (experience in supervision of staff preferred).
• 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) diploma.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe, warm and caring environment in which a high-quality extended day program can operate.
• Working collaboratively with other staff to plan, develop, and implement age-appropriate activities in line with CCEYA, HDLH? and PLASP guidelines.
• Supporting the ordering of food for the program and preparing nutritious breakfast and snacks following Canada Food Guide.

Education

ECE degree / diploma and RECE registration

CYW/CYC or OCT diploma

Job description

Applications will be accepted
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 12:00 AM -
Monday, September 7, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Location: Saint John Paul II Catholic School

Address: 9094 Bolton Heights Rd, Caledon, ON L7E 4E2

Component: Before School and After School - Kindergarten Program

Total Hours Per Day: 4.5 hours

Education: Registration with the College of ECE (RECE) is required for this position

Hourly Wage: $24.80 plus hourly Provincial Wage Enhancement if applicable Compensation rates are increased for RECE candidates.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – BEFORE SCHOOL AND/OR 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 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:

• 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
• 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) diploma.
• 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
• 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 accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

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

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