PLASP Employment Opportunities

Listed below are current positions, we are accepting resumes for. If you have any questions regarding employment oppotunites with PLASP, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

School Age Programs

We are currently accepting resumes from applicants who enjoy working with children and who are looking for part-time work from September to June.
Pay Rate:	Hourly rates for School Age staff start at over $15.00 per hour.
Duration:	2.5 to 3 hours per day, Monday - Friday, and Relief Positions (minimum 3 days per week.)
Job Description:	PLASP school age employees provide a variety of recreational activities daily, including arts, crafts, indoor and outdoor games. A healthy breakfast and nutritious afternoon snacks are provided daily. PLASP programs provide enriching environments for children, Monday through Friday, before school from 7:30 a.m. until school begins, and after school from school dismissal until 6 p.m. PLASP offers an extensive training program with excellent hourly rates and benefits. Our school age employees enjoy their summers, March Break and Christmas holidays off.
Preferred Skills:	Positive and sensitive attitude towards children and staff A valid driver’s license (required for most positions) and have daily access to a vehicle Physically able to participate with children in the gym and outdoors Proven leadership and organizational abilities Supervisory experience required for Program Director position
How To Apply:	If you meet the above requirements please send a covering letter and resume by email or by fax. Please choose only one method, and include reference code PR121-SAPW. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it OR Fax: 905-890-6947. We are always accepting resumes and keep them on file for 6 months. If you have sent your resume within the last 6 months it is not necessary to submit it again as you are being considered for any available positions. Email applicants will receive a return email advising that the resume has been received. Non-email applicants will receive notice by mail within a few weeks of submitting their resume. Please be advised that while we are always accepting resumes, we do not always have positions available in every area. You will be contacted should your qualifications match a position that becomes available in the area in which you live.

4 & 5 Year Old Programs

We are currently accepting resumes from ECE applicants who enjoy working with 4 & 5 year old children and who are looking for part-time work from September to June.
Pay Rate:	Hourly rates for School Age staff start at over $15.00 per hour.
Duration:	3.5 hours per day, Monday - Friday.
Job Description:	PLASP 4 & 5 Year Old employees plan, develop, and implement a program of stimulating activities for 4 & 5 year old children which will promote their physical, social, emotional and intellectual well‑being. A variety of recreational activities daily, including arts, crafts, indoor and outdoor games. A healthy breakfast and nutritious afternoon snacks are provided daily. PLASP programs provide enriching environments for children, Monday through Friday, before school from 7:30 a.m. until school begins, and after school from school dismissal until 6 p.m. PLASP offers an extensive training program with excellent hourly rates and benefits. Our school age employees enjoy their summers, March Break and Christmas holidays off.
Preferred Skills:	E.C.E. Diploma preferred 2 years of post-graduate work experience Knowledge of the High/Scope curriculum an asset Proven leadership abilities Excellent organizational and administrative skills Supervisory experience an asset Well-developed problem-solving skills Flexible and energetic approach to work Above average communication skills Positive and sensitive attitude towards children and staff Physically able to participate with children in the centre and outdoors
How To Apply:	If you meet the above requirements please send a covering letter and resume by email or by fax. Please choose only one method, and include reference code PR121-45PW. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it OR Fax: 905-890-6947. We are always accepting resumes and keep them on file for 6 months. If you have sent your resume within the last 6 months it is not necessary to submit it again as you are being considered for any available positions. Email applicants will receive a return email advising that the resume has been received. Non-email applicants will receive notice by mail within a few weeks of submitting their resume. Please be advised that while we are always accepting resumes, we do not always have positions available in every area. You will be contacted should your qualifications match a position that becomes available in the area in which you live.

Special Needs Support Staff

We are currently accepting resumes from applicants who enjoy working with children who have special needs and are looking for part-time work from September to June.

Pay Rate:

Hourly rates for Special Needs Support Staff start at over $15.00 per hour.

Duration:

2.5-3 hours per day, Monday – Friday.

Job Description:

PLASP’s Special Need Support Staff work with children on an individual basis to assist them in managing their behavior and promoting their self-esteem while gaining acceptance from their peers. Special Needs Staff visit programs and work with children and staff where children require support to be integrated into the program. PLASP programs provide enriching environments for children, Monday through Friday, before school from 7:30 a.m. until school begins, and after school from school dismissal until 6 p.m.

PLASP offers an extensive training program with excellent hourly rates and benefits. Our Special Needs Support employees enjoy their summers, March Break and Christmas holidays off.

Preferred Skills:

Good written and verbal English skills
Recent experience working with groups of school aged children an asset
Physically able to participate with children in the gym and outdoors and set-up program equipment
Demonstrated skills in working with special needs children
Positive and sensitive attitude towards children and staff
Proven leadership and organizational abilities
Flexible and able to manage change well
Enthusiasm and energy
Daily access to a vehicle and a valid Driver's Lic.

How To Apply:

If you meet the above requirements please send a covering letter and resume by email or by fax. Please choose only one method, and include reference code PR121-SNSSPW.

E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it OR Fax: 905-890-6947.

We are always accepting resumes and keep them on file for 6 months. If you have sent your resume within the last 6 months it is not necessary to submit it again as you are being considered for any available positions. Email applicants will receive a return email advising that the resume has been received. Non-email applicants will receive notice by mail within a few weeks of submitting their resume. Please be advised that while we are always accepting resumes, we do not always have positions available in every area. You will be contacted should your qualifications match a position that becomes available in the area in which you live.

Early Childhood Educators

We are currently accepting resumes from experienced ECEs.
Duration:	Monday – Friday (Part-time or Full-time.)
Job Description:	PLASP operates 20 Early Learning and Child Care Centres throughout Mississauga and Brampton. The curriculum for these centres is based on the High/Scope approach. The High/Scope approach is based on long term research that shows children learn best from active learning experiences which they plan and carry out themselves. Three of our centres educate and care for children as young as 6 weeks, the remaining 14 centres care for children from 2.5 to 5 years of age.
Preferred Skills:	Early Childhood Education diploma required Most positions require 5+ years of experience High/Scope experience and/or knowledge is required for most positions Physically able to participate with children in the centres and outdoors Proven leadership and organizational abilities Positive and sensitive attitude towards children and staff Supervisory experience required for Program Director position
How To Apply:	If you meet the above requirements please send a covering letter and resume by email or by fax. Please choose only one method, and include reference code PR121-ELCCCPW. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it OR Fax: 905-890-6947. We are always accepting resumes and keep them on file for 6 months. If you have sent your resume within the last 6 months it is not necessary to submit it again as you are being considered for any available positions. Email applicants will receive a return email advising that the resume has been received. Non-email applicants will receive notice by mail within a few weeks of submitting their resume. Please be advised that while we are always accepting resumes, we do not always have positions available in every area. You will be contacted should your qualifications match a position that becomes available in the area in which you live.