Program Assistants – Entry to School Program ConnectWell Community Health

ConnectWell; Brockville, Carleton Place; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Job summary

ConnectWell Community Health seeks two Part-time Program Assistants for the Entry to School Program, working 17.5 hours/week in Carleton Place and Brockville. On-site 10:30 am–2:00 pm, Monday–Friday, with HOOPP pension eligibility.

Responsibilities include assisting children in group activities and supporting facilitators with planning and classroom setup. Qualifications include a secondary diploma and relevant education in communication disorders or related fields; experience with children and

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or higher required.
• Post-secondary education in communication disorders, autism, or related fields preferred.
• Experience with children in community/childcare settings is expected.
• Knowledge of autism/exceptionalities and learning/behaviour principles is required.
• Experience working with regulated providers (SLP, OT, Behavioural Analysts) is valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist children to participate in group activities in the classroom.
• Support Program Facilitators in activity planning and preparation.
• Set up and organize classroom materials and spaces; maintain cleanliness.
• Support collaboration with SLPs, OTs, and other partners as needed.

Skills

Team collaboration

Provider collaboration

Child development knowledge

Autism knowledge

Learning principles

Classroom support

Education

Secondary school diploma

Post-secondary education in communication disorders

Autism behavioral science

Child development

Psychology

Early childhood education

Developmental services

Social services

Related disciplines

Job description

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Program Assistants – Entry to School Program

ConnectWell Community Health is seeking two Program Assistants, one in ETS Carleton Place and one EST Brockville, for an 8 month contract. These are part-time positions, 17.5 hours/week, with possible additional hours, as needed. The Program Assistants are on-site 3.5 hours per day, from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm, Monday-Friday. These positions include the option to participate in Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).

ConnectWell Community Health partners with ACT Learning Centre to provide the Entry to School Program in Lanark, Leeds & Grenville Counties (a school readiness program funded under the Early Years Pillar of the Ontario Autism Program). ConnectWell hosts the Entry to School program at our sites in Carleton Place and Brockville.

Position Summary: The Program Assistant, ETS will be responsible for assisting children to participate in group activities in the classroom environment. They also assist the Program Facilitators in the development, preparation and planning of group activities as well as classroom set-up, cleaning and organization.

Qualifications:

• Secondary school diploma
• Post-secondary education in communication disorders, Autism behavioral science, child development, psychology, early childhood education, developmental services, social services or other related disciplines
• Knowledge and experience working with children of various ages in community and/or childcare settings
• Knowledge and experience of Autism and other exceptionalities
• Knowledge of the principles of learning and behaviour
• Experience in the early learning or school classroom setting providing direct support to students
• Demonstrated ability and proficiency in working collaboratively with regulated providers such as Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Behavioural Analysts and other community partners

Hourly Rate: $23.93/hr – $28.15/hr (plus 4% vacation pay)

Reporting Relationship: The successful candidate will report to our Program Manager, Government Funded Early Years.

ConnectWell is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Nicole to let us know how we can assist you.

ConnectWell Community Health is also committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour and those who identify as women, persons with disabilities and LGBTQ+ persons.

Although we appreciate all responses, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

ConnectWell Community Health is a fully accredited organization providing health and community programs. ConnectWell Community Health is a HOOPP employer.

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