Area Manager - Mississauga, Canada - PLASP Child Care Services

PLASP Child Care Services

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Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

ACTING AREA MANAGER - Toronto & Malton - Contract End December 2023

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 programs in more than 240 schools providing before and after school care.

PLASP also operates 31 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 respected, supported, and treated fairly by their co-workers and supervisors.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Acting Area Manager will oversee the day to day operations of multiple Extended Day Kindergarten, School Age Programs and Early Learning and Child Care Centres and/or EarlyON programs within Toronto and Malton Areas.

THE POSITION INVOLVES

Developing and managing multiple Extended Day Kindergarten & School Age Child Care Programs, as well as an Early Learning and Child Care Centre in the Toronto area
Hiring, placing and supervising area staff
Building strong and effective relationships with area staff, school personnel, Ministry of Education advisors, parents and children enrolled in PLASP programs

THE POSITION INVOLVES

Developing and managing multiple Extended Day Kindergarten & School Age Child Care Programs, as well as an Early Learning and Child Care Centre in the Toronto area
Hiring, placing and supervising area staff
Building strong and effective relationships with area staff, school personnel, Ministry of Education advisors, parents and children enrolled in PLASP programs

THE PREFERRED CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

A degree or diploma in the field of Early Childhood Education and listed as in "_Good Standing"_ with the College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE)
A minimum of five years previous related experience
Demonstrated knowledge of the _Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA_), licensing criteria, policies and current issues in the field of child care
Demonstrated knowledge and experience implementing Program Assessment Tools such as playbased learning and curriculum including _How Does Learning Happen?_ Ontario's Pedagogy for the Early Years and/or Toronto's _Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI)_ as well as experience using the _HighScope_ Philosophy
Strong supervisory, budgeting, multitasking and leadership skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Exceptional listening skills
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office
Proven ability to problem solve and resolve conflict
A Valid Driver's License and use of a reliable vehicle on a daily basis
A clear Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check acceptable to PLASP dated within the last six months
A Valid Standard First Aid with level C-CPR certificate

PLASP OFFERS

A positive and supportive working environment
Growth and learning opportunities
A competitive total compensation package
An opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children
A hybrid work model that embraces both onsite and remote work to support each team's core priorities

HOW TO APPLY

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.