RECE - Assistant Director - Area 19

PLASP Child Care Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A child care organization in Toronto is seeking an Assistant Director for their After School Program. This role includes maintaining a safe environment, planning engaging activities, and managing administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will possess an ECE degree, have at least 2 years of child care experience, and be committed to the well-being of children. This position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Positive work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Professional learning opportunities

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in child care.
• Valid Criminal Reference Check – Vulnerable Sector required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment for children.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities.
• Manage program administration in the Director’s absence.

Skills

Child care experience

Knowledge of CCEYA

Leadership skills

First Aid Certificate

Education

ECE degree/diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Location: St. Cecilia C.S.

Address: 355 Annette St, Toronto, ON, M6P 1R3

Component: After School Program - Kindergarten Age Children

Total Hours Per Day: 3

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

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

The Position

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.

Responsibilities

• 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) 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

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 accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.