RECE - Program Supervisor - Area 17

PLASP Child Care Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

PLASP Child Care Services is seeking a Program Supervisor for an Early Learning and Child Care Centre in Mississauga. The role supports leadership and delivery of a HighScope-based program, ensuring a safe, engaging environment for children from 0 to 12 years.

The candidate must hold an ECE diploma/degree with College of ECE registration, experience with young children, and knowledge of CCEYA licensing. Benefits include growth opportunities and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent per Ministry of Education requirements.
• Valid registration with the College of ECE is required.
• Experience working with groups of young children.
• Knowledge of the CCEYA and licensing requirements.
• First Aid Certificate with CPR (Level C) is required.
• Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check within the last six months.
• Health immunizations as per CCEYA requirements.
• Positive, supportive working environment and opportunities for growth.
• Commitment to continuous professional learning and competitive compensation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing and maintaining a safe, warm, and caring environment for a high-quality child care program.
• Collaborate with the Program Director and ELCCC staff to plan and implement high-scope activities for children.
• Demonstrate knowledge of How Does Learning Happen? and the CCEYA in daily practice.
• Plan and run crafts, games, music, dramatic play, and group activities with staff support.
• Conduct attendance checks and track child presence throughout the day.
• Maintain awareness of group size and each child’s whereabouts at all times.
• Follow PLASP Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Observation

Safety awareness

Education

ECE Diploma/degree

Registration with College of ECE

Job description

Location:St Clement ELCCC

Component: Early Learning & Childcare Centre

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

Salary: $58,071.34 annual salary based on 40 hour work week

Please Note: Please note that these hours/room are subject to change based on the needs of the Centre.

PROGRAM SUPERVISOR – EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD CARE CENTRE

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

The curriculum for PLASP Centres is based on the HighScope® approach, where children develop important skills including language, pre-math and pre-reading skills. The daily routine is designed to allow time for the children to explore and learn independently and for the adults to plan more structured teaching time. All programming incorporate the Ministry of Education pedagogy, How Does Learning Happen? The PLASP Centres also follow other quality initiatives like Raising the Bar, AQI, and PQA.

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:

• Assisting in establishing and maintaining a safe, warm, and caring environment in which a high quality Child Care Program can operate.
• Working co-operatively with the Program Director and other ELCCC staff to plan, develop and implement a high scope program that provides leadership and guidance activities for young children which will promote their physical, social, emotional and intellectual well-being.
• Demonstrating a knowledge of How Does Learning Happen? and the CCEYA
• Working in conjunction with the Program Director and other program staff to plan and implement a program of activities including crafts, games, music, dramatic play, large & small group activities and special events
• Carries out attendance checks regularly throughout the day and ensures that attendance records clearly indicate whether the child is present in the centre at any given moment.
• Being aware at all times of the number of children in the group and of each child's whereabouts.
• Following all PLASP Health & Safety policy and procedures as outlined in the Health and Safety Manual.

The preferred candidate will have:

• A diploma/degree in Early Childhood Education or training which is deemed equivalent by the Ministry of Education
• Valid registration with the College of ECE’s
• Experience working with groups of young children
• 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 original Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check, completed within the last six months
• 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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