Classroom Facilitators- Level 1 - Toronto, Canada - Geneva Centre for Autism

Geneva Centre for Autism

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

**Classroom Facilitators

Level 1**
Entry to School Program
FT, Six (6) Month Contract

Do you have a passion for working with children with Autism and want to empower them to fully participate in their communities? If so, we encourage you to apply.

About Us:

Geneva Centre for Autism (GCA) is a pioneer in developing leading edge resources, programs and services that serve as models for other organizations throughout the world.

Our mission is to empower individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and their families, to fully participate in their communities

The Role:

The Classroom Facilitator L1 will be responsible for working in a 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).

Core 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
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 (preferably postgraduation)
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 developmental 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 multidisciplinary teams
Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Satisfactory current Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check
Proof of full vaccination against COVID19

Working Conditions:

Classroom setting
Must be able to wear a mask and shield throughout their shift (if required)
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

Salary:
$56, $63,523.75

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Accommodation
Geneva Centre for Autism is also committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection process.

Please notify us if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process.

If you require an accommodation, Geneva Centre for Autism will work with you to determine how to