Classroom Facilitator

ACT Learning Centre; Canada; Presencial; CAD 33.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Vacation pay

Paid professional development

Descripción de la vacante

ACT Learning Centre is expanding its Entry to School program and seeking qualified individuals for fixed-term contracts with potential extension. You will support learners aged 3–6 in a structured, supervised classroom, assisting with curriculum, routines, and behaviour management.

Role involves collaboration with occupational therapists, SLPs and BCBAs, daily three-hour sessions, and transitions to private practice during August–January. Evening or weekend shifts not indicated.

Formación

• Minimum 1-year experience working with autistic children or youth.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
• Comfortable with technology including video conferencing (training will be provided).
• Ability to lift at least 30lbs and participate in 3-hour programming blocks.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare the classroom environment and set up materials.
• Implement and modify curriculum under supervision.
• Engage with learners at their developmental level.
• Collaborate with supervisory team to share information on learners.
• Support learners in daily activities including self-care and transitions.
• Ensure a safe learning environment and hygiene practices.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.
• During August–January, be seconded to private practice for coverage in ABA/OTA/SLPA.

Conocimientos

Autistic children experience

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Physical ability to lift 30lbs

Educación

Early Childhood Education degree/diploma

Related field degree (ABA/OT/SSW)

Descripción del empleo

ACT is proud to be the local provider of the MCCSS government-funded Entry to School Program, a school readiness program for autistic children. This 12-month program is divided into two parts. The first six months are a group learning environment, during which the participants attend the program daily (3 hours). In the second part, the participants start school for the first time.

Each Entry to School classroom consists of up to 12 learners aged 3 to 6. You will collaborate with other classroom facilitators (funded ratio is 4:1) to support essential school readiness skills, including communication, play, social interaction, functional routines, behaviour self-management, pre-academic learning and attention.

Our dedicated Entry to School supervisory team, composed of occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists and registered behaviour analysts, provide weekly coaching and consultation to the classroom team. This comprehensive support is designed to enhance the students’ participation and progress and enrich your professional journey. You can be confident that you will have the guidance and support you need to succeed in this role.

We are thrilled to announce that we are expanding our Entry to School program and seeking qualified, enthusiastic individuals to join our team. We have multiple fixed-term contract positions available, with the potential for extension to a permanent role.

Why Work at ACT Learning Centre?

Prepare the classroom environment for learners (this includes setting up the environment, using visuals, equipment, toys, and materials).

Implement and modify curriculum, as appropriate, for learners under the direction of the site manager and the supervisory team.

Engage/interact with learners at their developmental level.

Collaborate with the supervisory team to share information on learners’ functional levels and areas of concern.

Support learners in all daily activities as needed. (i.e., self-care routines, transitions, and accessing learning opportunities).

Ensure a safe learning environment for learners – cleaning processes in place and followed.

Complete toileting and basic hygiene such as changing diapers.

Manage challenging behaviour with the support of the site manager and supervisory team’s recommendations.

Creatively problem-solve with the classroom team to support engagement, regulation, and access to classroom activities.

Actively participate in all activities throughout the 3-hour program by leading activities and supporting the learners. Physical movement is required.

Bring forward clinical questions, concerns and areas of need for training to the site manager and supervisory team.

Participate in professional development opportunities.

During the transition portion of the program (August – January), classroom facilitators will be seconded to private practice for coverage in ABA, OTA and SLPA (as applicable).

Responsabilities

Prepare the classroom environment for learners (this includes setting up the environment, using visuals, equipment, toys, and materials).

Implement and modify curriculum, as appropriate, for learners under the direction of the site manager and the supervisory team.

Engage/interact with learners at their developmental level.

Collaborate with the supervisory team to share information on learners’ functional levels and areas of concern.

Support learners in all daily activities as needed. (i.e., self-care routines, transitions, and accessing learning opportunities).

Ensure a safe learning environment for learners – cleaning processes in place and followed.

Complete toileting and basic hygiene such as changing diapers.

Manage challenging behaviour with the support of the site manager and supervisory team’s recommendations.

Creatively problem-solve with the classroom team to support engagement, regulation, and access to classroom activities.

Actively participate in all activities throughout the 3-hour program by leading activities and supporting the learners. Physical movement is required.

Bring forward clinical questions, concerns and areas of need for training to the site manager and supervisory team.

Participate in professional development opportunities.

During the transition portion of the program (August – January), classroom facilitators will be seconded to private practice for coverage in ABA, OTA and SLPA (as applicable).

Requirments

Minimum 1-year experience working with autistic children or youth.

A degree/diploma in Early Childhood Education, Communication Disorders Assistant (CDA), Occupational Therapy Disorders Assistant (OTA), Autism and Behavioural Science (ABA therapist) or related field (e.g., DSW, CYW, SSW) or a University Degree in a childrelated field of study

Adaptable and flexible to changes in routine

Knowledge of neurodiversity and neuro-affirming practices

Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members.

Comfortable with technology, including video conferencing technology (training would be provided)

Ability to lift at least 30lbs, sit on the floor for extended periods and engage in quick transitional movements such as kneeling and crouching.

Ability to actively participate in programming with participants for up to three-hour intervals.

Ability to take initiative and leadership while working within a team and supporting colleagues

Position Type:

Full-time contract with possible extension

Contract Term: December 2026 – August 13, 2027

Monday – Friday; 8:30 – 4:30

Location:

We are looking for candidates to work at one of the following locations

Lancaster Rd. Site

Kanata Site

Pembroke Site

Salary & Benefits:

$23.67 - $28.82 per hour, based on education and experience

Earn vacation pay, paid out with each paycheck

Paid professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge

$23.67 - $28.82 per hour, based on education and experience

ACT complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you have any special requirements during recruitment, please advise the recruiting personnel.