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Entry to School: Classroom Facilitator- Level 1 Jobs in Toronto, ON at Geneva Centre for Autism
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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.
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).
What Your Day Looks Like:
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:
o Intake activities
o Assessing individual children’s skills, abilities, interests, strengths and needs
o Preparing and implementing activities as per curriculum
o Conducting skill-based assessments, curriculum assessments
o Development of Service Plans
o 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
What you Bring to the Role:
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 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 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 …
Title: Entry to School: Classroom Facilitator- Level 1
Company: Geneva Centre for Autism
Location: Toronto, ON
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