RECE - Program Director - Area 3

PLASP Child Care Services; Caledon; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

PLASP Child Care Services is seeking a Program Director for the Area 3 before and after school program in Caledon, ON. The role requires RECE registration, an ECE degree/diploma, and a minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in child care.

The incumbent will oversee program operations, staff supervision, budget/food planning, and compliance with CCEYA and MEDU standards. Competitive compensation and ongoing professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in child care or community service organization, with staff supervision preferred.
• ECE degree/diploma and registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE) required.
• Valid Standard First Aid with CPR C; Criminal Reference Check – Vulnerable Sector; immunizations as required by CCEYA.

Responsibilities

• Establish a safe, warm, and caring environment for a high-quality extended day program.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities promoting physical, social, emotional, and intellectual well-being, aligned with CCEYA and HDLH.
• Budget, order food, and prepare nutritious meals while following Canada Food Guide guidelines.
• Supervise and train staff, volunteers, and students on placement; provide leadership and performance feedback.
• Handle program administration: registrations, record-keeping, health and safety monitoring, and supplies ordering.
• Operate programs per MEDU standards and maintain CCEYA license in good standing.
• Participate in P.A. Days, providing safe care on and off school premises.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Program planning

Leadership

Education

ECE degree/diploma

RECE registration

Standard First Aid (with level C CPR)

Criminal Reference Check – Vulnerable Sector

Job description

Applications will be accepted
Friday, August 21, 2026 12:00 AM -
Thursday, September 24, 2026 11:59 PM
(Eastern Standard Time)

RECE - Program Director - Area 3

Job Description

Address:500 Dougall Ave, Caledon, ON, L7C 4C5

Component:Before and After School Program- Kindergarten Age Children

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 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
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