Program Director - Mississauga, Canada - PLASP Child Care Services

PLASP Child Care Services

Verified Company

Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Location:
Springfield PS

Address:3251 The Credit Woodlands, Mississauga, ON, L5C 2J7

Component:
Before and After School Program; School Age Children

Total Hours Per Day:5 (Split Shift)

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

PROGRAM DIRECTOR - BEFORE SCHOOL AND
/ OR AFTER SCHOOL
PROGRAMS

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 30 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 POSITION

Establishing and maintaining a safe, warm and caring environment in which a highquality 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 wellbeing, 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 problemsolving skills and conducting regular performance appraisals
Responsible for all administration for the program, including registration, recordkeeping, 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

THE PREFERRED CANDIDATE WILL HAVE***- 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) or have a Child Youth Worker/Care diploma (CYW/CYC) or Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) diploma.
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

PLASP OFFERS

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

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.