EDUCATOR- Full time position working in both our PLASP EarlyON Centre, and Early Learning and Child Care Centre located in Brampton.

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 over 30 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 programing 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 POSITION INVOLVES…

The successful candidate will provide a full range of duties, including:

• Assists in establishing and maintaining a safe, warm, and caring environment in which a high quality child care program (Early Learning and Child, Extended Day) and family program (EarlyON) can operate.
• Works cooperatively with the Site Director and Program Staff to plan, develop and implement a program of stimulating activities for young children which will promote their physical, social, emotional and intellectual well-being.
• Assumes the responsibilities and duties of supporting all PLASP Programs on site (Early Learning and Child Care Centres, School Age Programs, School Age Kindergarten Programs and EarlyON Programs)
• Demonstrated knowledge of How Does Learning Happen?, the HighScope®Curriculum and the CCEYA
• Follows all Health & Safety requirements to ensure that the health and safety of the children are maintained at all time.
• Follows and adheres to emergency procedures and ensures such procedures are implemented
• Ensures that each child's parents are spoken with regularly about their child's activities at the centre.
• Engage caregivers in conversations that support the positive development of children and provide or referring caregivers to resources and specialized services that will support them.

THE PREFFERED CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A degree or diploma in the field of Early Childhood Education preferred
• Listed in “Good Standing” with the College of Early Childhood Education (RECE) required
• Familiarity with requirements of the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA)
• Strong knowledge of the HighScope®Curriculum
• Holds a valid Standard First Aid Certificate, with level C CPR
• All health requirements (immunizations) to be met in accordance with the CCEYA, Medical Officer of Health and PLASP
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Ability to plan organize and implement activities for children and families in accordance with the Ministry requirements
• Physically able to assist children and able to set up, move and carry program equipment.
• A flexible and willing attitude
• Experience in delivering and coordinating outreach events, workshops and activities especially in multicultural and inclusive environments and within a variety of settings including outdoor, virtual and in the centre.

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…

If you have the required qualifications for this position and wish to apply, please submit your application and resume through PLASP’s Recruitment Tool. Closing date for applications is January 8, 2023.

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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