RECE - Program Director - Area 2

PLASP Child Care Services; Brampton; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

PLASP Child Care Services is seeking a Program Director for Area 2 in Brampton to lead before and after school programs. The role requires RECE registration, a minimum of 3 years in child care, and supervision of staff and volunteers.

The successful candidate will manage program operations, budget and administration while ensuring compliance with CCEYA and MEDU standards. A rewarding role in a not-for-profit organization with a focus on high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Registration with the College of ECE (RECE) is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in child care and community service organizations.
• ECE degree/diploma and RECE registration.
• Valid Standard First Aid Certificate with level C CPR.
• Criminal Reference Check – Vulnerable Sector.
• All health requirements (immunizations) met per CCEYA.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and maintaining a safe, warm and caring environment for a high-quality extended day program.
• Planning, developing, and implementing age-appropriate activities promoting physical, social, emotional and intellectual well-being.
• Budgeting and food orders, preparing nutritious meals per Canada Food Guide and snack planner.
• Supervising and training staff, volunteers and students with leadership and performance appraisals.
• Responsible for all program administration including registration, records and health/safety monitoring.
• Operating programs per MEDU standards and ensuring CCEYA license is in good standing.
• Participating in P.A. Days to provide safe care on/off school premises.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program leadership

Planning activities

Education

ECE degree/diploma

RECE registration

Job description

RECE - Program Director - Area 2

Job Description

Address: 950 North Park Dr. Brampton ONON L6S 3L5

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

Hourly Wage: $26.85**plus hourly Provincial Wage Enhancement if applicable** Hourly rate increased based on number of staff supervised within the program and RECE status

PROGRAM 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:

• Establishing and maintaining a safe, warm and caring environment in which a high-quality extended day program can operate
• Planning, developing, and implementing 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
• Budgeting and ordering food for the program, preparing nutritious breakfast and snacks while adhering to the guidelines of the Canada Food Guide, and in accordance with the rotational snack planner
• Supervising and training staff, Volunteers and Students on Placement (if applicable), by providing strong leadership, decision making, and problem-solving skills and conducting regular performance appraisals
• Responsible for all administration for the program, including registration, record-keeping, health and safety monitoring and ordering of supplies
• 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
• A minimum 3 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
• An ECE degree/diploma and be registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE)
• 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.

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