Ota/cda/ece/bt Entry to School Program

**Entry to School Classroom Facilitator Job Posting**

**ACT IS GROWING**

ACT Learning Centre is a leading-edge, dynamic, multidisciplinary practice in Ottawa. We are a multidisciplinary team of speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, social workers, board-certified behaviour analysts, communicative disorders assistants, occupational therapy assistants, early childhood educators and registered behaviour therapists providing exceptional services to children and youth with autism, or other developmental disorders/delays and their families.

ACT is the local provider of the cutting edge, government funded Entry to School Program, a school readiness program for children on the Autism Spectrum. The Entry to School Program is focused on helping children develop school readiness skills in six key areas. (Communication, play, social interaction, functional routines, behaviour self management, pre academic learning and attention). The program consists of two parts, a group-based learning program for six months and upon completion of the first group-based part of the program, the children will proceed to the second part of the program which is transition supports as they enter school. The program is delivered through a multidisciplinary model of service which includes ECE, CDA, OTA, RBT and ABA Behaviour therapists working as classroom facilitators to implement the goals and strategies of the supervisory team.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Implement and modify curriculum as appropriate, for learners under the direction of the supervisory team.
- Prepare classroom environment for learners.
- 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.
- Prepare materials for classroom activities.
- Creatively problem-solve with the classroom team to support engagement, regulation, and access to classroom activities.
- Participate in professional development opportunities.
- During the 6-month transition portion of the program, classroom facilitators may be seconded to private practice for coverage in ABA, OTA and SLPA.
- Because of the changing nature of the job and the job requirements, duties and responsibilities may be added or deleted from time to time.

**Qualifications**

A degree or diploma in:

- Early Childhood Education
- Communication Disorders Assistant (CDA)
- Occupational Therapy Disorders Assistant (OTA)
- A related field (e.g., DSW, CYW, SSW)
- University Degree in child-related field of study
- We also welcome ABA Instructor Therapists and those with an RBT certification to apply
- Comfortable with technology, including video conferencing technology (training would be provided)
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check

**Why Work at ACT Learning Centre?**
- Opportunity to work in the MCCSS-funded Entry to School Program, a school readiness program funded under the OAP.
- Paid continuing education opportunities.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Multiple new locations across the city to allow our team to work closer to where they live.
- Free Parking.

All PPE is provided by ACT Learning Centre and COVID protocols are strictly adhered to. Proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 and its variants is a condition of hiring. Accommodation may be granted to those who have a legitimate medical exemption or other exemptions recognized under Ontario's Human Rights Code. Official documentation must be provided as evidence of vaccination status or exemption.

ACT Learning Centre is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnicity, race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location