Classroom Facilitator - Level 1

Salary Range : $27.965 / hr to $34.0237 / hr (CAD)

Program : Entry to School Program

Status : Full-time, Contract (12 months)

Hours : 36.25 hours / week

Date Posted : May 22, 2024

Closing Date : June 5, 2024

About Surrey Place

Surrey Place is a not-for-profit organization that helps people of all ages with autism, developmental and sensory-related concerns push the boundaries of what’s possible to achieve new victories.

We offer integrated services and inclusive support in a safe and welcoming environment. Our approach is family-based, which centres the interests and care of our clients, families and caregivers by teaching them skills.

We strive to ensure the greatest access to services and support our clients in navigating the health care system. Surrey Place helps people learn new skills, gain self-confidence and reach their full potential.

Position Description

The Entry to School program is a 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.

It 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.

This role will be based at St. Stephen's Catholic School (55 Golfdown Drive, Etobicoke) and will be asked to cover occasional shifts at the 3 other Entry to School locations in the Toronto region.

Main 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 activitiesAssessing individual children’s skills, abilities, interests, strengths and needsPreparing and implementing activities as per curriculumConducting skill-based assessments, curriculum assessmentsDevelopment of Service PlansEvaluation 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.
• The successful candidate must provide an acceptable Vulnerable Sector Screening, and proof of being fully vaccinated for Covid-19.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Fluency in French is considered an asset

Surrey Place values the diverse and intersectional identities of its staff, clients and families and regards equity and neurodiversity as fundamental at all levels of our organization.

We are seeking applicants who embrace our values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA). We encourage candidates from Indigenous and equity seeking groups such as those from Black and racialized communities, people with disabilities, women and 2SLGBTQ+.