Location: Mississauga
Address: 60 Courtneypark Drive West, Mississauga, ON, L5W 0B3
Component: Before and After School Programs -School Age Children/ Kindergarten Age Children
Total Hours Per Day: 7 hours
Education: Registration with the College of ECE (RECE) is required for this position

QUALIFICATIONS:

• ECE Diploma /Degree
• RECE status in good standing with the college of ECE
• Experience working with groups of school aged children in a formal setting
• A positive and sensitive attitude towards children and staff
• Proven leadership abilities
• Excellent organizational abilities
• Ability to supervise and train staff and volunteers
• All health requirements met in accordance with the CCEYA and PLASP Personnel Policies
• Holds a valid Standard First Aid Certificate, with level C CPR
• A valid Food Handler’s Certificate
• Original Vulnerable Sector Criminal reference Check, dated within the last six months
• Physically able to participate with children in the gym and outdoors and set up program equipment
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the CCEYA and practical experience in the Ministry of Education’s mandated pedagogy “How Does Learning Happen?”
• Must hold a current driver’s license, and have daily access to a vehicle.

• Provides shift coverage in the absence of Program staff to ensure program ratio is in compliance with Ministry of Education
• Ability to work 7 hours per day within PLASP programs, providing coverage in the Before and After School Program, or Child Care Centre as needed.
• Following the Ministry of Education licensed requirements as per the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA)
• Works with a team to establish and maintain a safe, warm and caring environment in which a high quality child care program can operate.
• Plans, implements programs of stimulating activities and developmentally appropriate activities for children, following the Ministry of Education’s How does Learning Happen? Ontario’s pedagogy for the early years and PLASP standards.
• Provide support and/ or training to PLASP staff as required