ETS - Classroom Facilitator Level 2

Classroom Facilitator Level 2
Overview
 
Department: ETS
Location: Toronto  
Job Type & Duration: Full Time
Salary: $52,000 - $54,000 (T6L1-L2)
Published: December 2025
Start: February 2026
About SAAAC Autism Centre 
 
The SAAAC Autism Centre is a Toronto-based charity whose mission is to make autism services equitable for all Canadians. The Centre provides culturally responsive autism services targeting culturally and linguistically diverse families. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, our Centre offers a dynamic range of services that support the development of individuals on the autism spectrum at all life stages, along with their caregivers. 
 
About Entry to School 
 
The Toronto Autism Services Network (Geneva Centre for Autism, Kerry's Place Autism Services, Lumenous, SAAAC Autism Centre, Surrey Place Centre and Strides Toronto) is currently seeking multiple permanent full time roles to support the Ontario Autism Program - Entry to School across the Greater Toronto Area.  The Entry to School program is a new 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.
 
The Toronto Autism Services Network has come together to build an integrated and coordinated partnership to enhance client experience, improve outcomes and increase capacity.  Successful candidates will be offered positions based on this approach.
 
The Entry to School program 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. 
 
Your Role on Our Team
 
Working with a small team of Classroom Facilitators L1, the Classroom Facilitator L2 will be responsible for providing guidance and clinical expertise to support successful learning experience.   Like the Classroom Facilitator L1, the L2 will also be responsible for working in 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).
Main Responsibilities 

Work closely with the Program Supervisor in the development of client Service Plans.
Develop, plan, coordinate and implement appropriate learning activities and strategies designed to help the child reach their learning goals.
Intake and assessment of client's skills, abilities, interest, strength and needs (in tandem/consultation with the Program Supervisor).

Participate in singing, storytelling, acting, modelling play skills and engaging in play with children.
Effectively use (and mentor) 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.

Review available information pertaining to all children in the classroom on a regular basis.

Demonstrates and explains effective curriculum and guidance strategies; models, supports, mentors and guides the Classroom Facilitators L1 by:

Maintain regular communication/conduct meetings with parents and family members as required.
Oversee general operations of the classroom to ensure teaching environment is prepared and organized with appropriate materials
Prepare written documentation regarding children's plans and progress as required
Write reports and progress notes and flags exceptional circumstances as well as the need for changes to the learning plan and class-wide learning plans   
Contribute information and ideas to the team process.
Provide mentoring and collegial support for new staff and volunteers as required.
Supports and guides Classroom Facilitator L1 in the implementation of client Service Plans using sound clinical judgement.
Lead classroom meetings/daily huddles.
Ensures that all materials and equipment are maintained and classroom is tidy and safe.
Collaborate with other team members
Keeping the supervisor informed of program concerns and client progress (e.g. flagging exceptional circumstances and need for program change).

Ensures overall health and safety of children enrolled in the program by maintaining a sanitary and safe environment and identifying children who are unwell.
During the 6-month transition portion of the program, classroom facilitators may be reassigned to support with coverage within other SAAAC Programs.
Because of the changing nature of the job and the job requirements, duties and responsibilities may change from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate degree or diploma from a recognized university or college in a field related (i.e., social services, psychology or ABA).
Minimum three (3) years working experience with children with developmental disabilities.
A combination of experience and education may be considered.
Team lead/mentor experience an asset.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in program planning and case management.
Demonstrated knowledge in human development, community supports continuum for families, Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and skill building techniques (including communications) with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families.
Ability to plan, 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 a Lead/Mentor as well as independently.
Demonstrated conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.
Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
Satisfactory current Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check.
Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19

Working Conditions

Classroom setting
Must be able to wear a mask and shield throughout their shift.
Must be willing to do cleaning duties.
Ability to spend most of the day at the child's level, i.e. sitting on the floor, or on child height chairs.
Able to bend, stoop and lift child to adult height (up to 20 kg) and to move children's furniture or equipment to prepare room for programming needs.

The SAAAC Autism Centre welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. We are committed to providing accommodations upon request to candidates participating in all stages of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please contact Sandrine Theva at
 
Please Note: SAAAC Autism Centre may use AI-powered tools to assist in the initial screening of applications. These tools are designed to evaluate qualifications based on the requirements outlined in the job posting. We encourage all candidates to carefully review the qualifications and ensure their resumes reflect their relevant skills and experiences.

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