RECE - Program Director - Area 3

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

Job summary

PLASP Child Care Services in Brampton is seeking a Program Director for the Before and After School - Kindergarten program at Somerset Drive PS. You will lead a caring team, plan engaging activities, and ensure compliance with CCEYA and MEDU standards.

You will manage budgets and food orders, supervise staff and volunteers, handle registrations and health checks, and provide PA day coverage, all while maintaining a safe, inclusive environment for children aged 4–12.

Qualifications

• Requires registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE) and an ECE degree or diploma.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in child care and supervision of staff.
• Valid Standard First Aid with level C CPR.
• Criminal Reference Check – Vulnerable Sector.
• Knowledge of the CCEYA and MOE licensing requirements.
• Ability to plan, develop and implement age-appropriate activities.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish a safe, warm, and caring environment for a high-quality extended day program.
• Plan, develop, and implement activities promoting physical, social, emotional and intellectual well-being.
• Budget, order food, and prepare nutritious meals per Canada Food Guide.
• Supervise and train staff, volunteers and placements with performance appraisals.
• Handle administration: registrations, records, health & safety, supplies.
• Operate programs per MEDU standards and maintain CCEYA license.
• Participate in PA Days, providing safe care on/off premises.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Program planning

Budgeting

First Aid CPR

Criminal Reference Check – Vulnerable"

CCEYA knowledge

Immunizations compliance

Education

ECE degree/diploma

RECE registration

Job description

RECE - Program Director - Area 3

Job Description

Location: Somerset Drive PS

Address: 50 Somerset Dr. Brampton, ON, L6Z 1C7

Component: Before and After School - Kindergarten Program

Education: Registration with the College of ECE (RECE) is required 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 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.

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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