The Entry to School (ETS) Classroom Facilitator works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of instructor therapists, Registered Behaviour Analyst, and allied health professionals to support the development of essential school readiness skills for children between the ages of three to six, who have a diagnosis of ASD and are entering school for the first time. Essential skills may include, but are not limited to, communication, play, social interaction, functional routines, behaviour self-management, pre-academic leaning, and attention.
Client Care:
1. Prepares the classroom environment for learners, including setting up the environment, using visuals, equipment, toys and materials.
2. Implements and modifies curriculum for learners, in collaboration with the team.
3. Plans and facilitate daily circle time lessons inclusive of individual learners' targeted goals and to support interaction with all learners in the classroom.
4. Collaborates with the team to share information on learners’ functional levels and areas of concern.
5. Supports learners in all daily activities, as needed (i.e. self-care routines, transitions, and accessing learning opportunities).
6. Ensures a safe learning environment, including cleaning processes and hazard prevention.
7. Manages challenging behaviour with the support of the team’s recommendations.
8. Creatively problem-solves with the classroom team to support engagement, regulation, and access to classroom activities.
9. In-between sessions, supports other work within the Behaviour Support Services Program.
Administration:
10. Participates in staff, team, community, and supervision meetings, as required.
11.Records daily statistical activity.
12.Documents in electronic client record.
13.Participates in professional development opportunities.
14.Maintains a clean, safe and organized work and therapy environment.
15.Performs other specific duties/projects, as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Job Requirements:
- Post-secondary or college education in Early Childhood Education, Child & Youth Worker, Autism and Behavioural Sciences, Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA), or other related field.
- Minimum one (1)-year experience working with children, who have a diagnosis of ASD.
- Knowledge of neurodiversity and neuro-affirming practices.
- Adept with technology, including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to lift at least 30 lbs., sit on the floor for extended periods, and engage in quick transitional movements such as kneeling and crouching.
- Current Police Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong communication skills;
- Ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team;
- Ability to accept constructive feedback and develop knowledge and skill sets, accordingly;
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment that involves exercising sound judgement, prompt and appropriate intervention;
- Adaptable and flexible to changes in routine;
- Ability to instruct and actively engage children;
- First Aid, CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Prevention training are considered an asset.
Upon request, accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. We thank you for your interest and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $26.52 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
