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Company Name : Toronto Austism Services Network
Location : Toronto, ON
Position : Classroom Facilitator – Level 1

Job Description : Entry to School: Classroom Facilitator- Level 1

The Toronto Autism Services Network (Geneva Centre for Autism, Kerry’s Place Autism Services, Lumenus, SAAAC Autism Centre, Surrey Place and Strides Toronto) is currently seeking multiple permanent full time roles to support the Ontario Autism Program – Entry to School across the Greater Toronto Area. The Entry to School program is a new service offering that supports families with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who are between the ages of 3 to 5 entering school for the first time.

The Toronto Autism Services Network has come together to build an integrated and coordinated partnership to enhance client experience, improve outcomes and increase capacity. Successful candidates will be offered positions based on this approach.

The Entry to School program is a six-month, group-based, skill-building program focused on helping children develop school-readiness skills in a classroom setting. Each classroom will be operated by a multi-disciplinary team of Classroom Facilitators who will report into a Program Supervisor.

Job Overview

The Classroom Facilitator L1 will be responsible for working in classroom to deliver a group-based program focused on developing school-readiness skills (communication, play, social interactions, functional routines, behavioural self-management and pre-academics, learning and attention).

Key Responsibilities

Implementing appropriate learning activities and strategies (aligned to the individual Service Plans) designed to help the child reach their learning goals using early year’s pedagogy.
Participate in singing, storytelling, acting, modelling play skills and engaging in play with children.
Effectively use ABA teaching strategies such as Reinforcement, Verbal and Physical Prompts, Shaping, Chaining, Modelling and Fading.
Monitor student behaviour and teaching appropriate behaviour.
Address personal care requirements of the child during each session.
Build rapport with children to support progress.
Communicate and record day to day observations.
Maintain materials and equipment and a tidy classroom.
Keep supervisor and Classroom Facilitator L2 informed of program concerns and client progress (e.g. flagging exceptional circumstances and need for program change).
Assist the Classroom Facilitator L2 and/or Program Supervisor in the following:
Intake activities
Assessing individual children’s skills, abilities, interests, strengths and needs
Preparing and implementing activities as per curriculum
Conducting skill based assessments, curriculum assessments
Development of Service Plans
Evaluation of children’s progress toward program goals
Participate in classroom and full team meetings; collaborate with other team members
Develop and maintain positive relationships with families, care givers, partner agencies, internal team and volunteers.
Review available information pertaining to all children in the classroom on a regular basis.
Ensures overall health and safety of children enrolled in the program by maintaining a sanitary and safe environment and identifying children who are unwell.

Qualifications

A Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Worker from an accredited college or university, or an undergraduate degree or diploma from a recognized university or college in a field related (i.e., social services, psychology or ABA)
Minimum one (1) year working with preschool children (preferable post-graduation)
A combination of experience and education may be considered.
Experience working with children with ASD an asset.
Knowledge of program planning and case management for children with development disabilities, including knowledge of atypical development preferred.
Knowledge of behaviour management strategies.
Ability to implement, and evaluate activities and experiences to meet individual and group needs of all children
Strong interpersonal skills to gain trust and respect of children and their parents.
Effective ability to interact with others and deal with situations in ways that respect diverse backgrounds, experience and styles.
Demonstrated reliability (punctual and responsible).
Ability to manage children with challenging behaviors and communicate effectively with parents in a positive way.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.
Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
Satisfactory current Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check.
Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19

Working Conditions

Classroom setting
Must be able to wear a mask and shield throughout their shift.
Must be willing to do cleaning duties.
Ability to spend most of the day at the child’s level, i.e. sitting on the floor, or on child height chairs.
Able to bend, stoop and lift child to adult height (up to 20 kg) and to move children’s furniture or equipment to prepare room for programming needs.

The Toronto Autism Services Network group is comprised of equal opportunity employers. Candidates from diverse groups are encouraged to apply. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation appropriate arrangements will be made to assist you through this process. Successful candidates who receive a conditional offer of hire will be eligible for accommodation in employment up to the point of undue hardship for bona fide human rights related restrictions and limitations. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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