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SAAAC Autism Centre

Classroom Facilitator Level 1 6 Month Contract

Toronto, ON, Canada

Salary: $47,500 T7 L2

Within 25 km of Markham · About 9.8 km from the city centre

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Pay: Salary: $47,500 T7 L2
Experience: OR BA in Child Studies with 1-2 years of relevant experience, including working with families, school staff, and children with special needs.
Working hours: 37.5 hours/week
Posted: Jul 28, 2026

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Classroom Facilitator Level 1

Overview

Department: Entry to School

Location: Toronto

Job Type & Duration: Full Time, Temporary 6 Month Contract

Hours: 37.5 hours/week

Salary: $47,500 T7 L2

Start: August 2026

About SAAAC Autism Centre

The SAAAC Autism Centre is a registered charity based in Toronto. The centre was founded in 2008 with the intention of empowering culturally and linguistically diverse families in need of ASD support.

The organization’s mandate is to provide culturally responsive services that encourage lifelong development of children, youth, and adults with autism; empower caregivers through education, training, and peer support networks; and increase access through community engagement and knowledge sharing.

SAAAC is proud to be able to deliver a combination of free and subsidized programming made possible through strong partnerships across federal, provincial, and municipal governments along with autism agencies and private donors.

Your Role on Our Team

The Classroom Facilitator Level 1 (CF1) will work within a team to develop and deliver group-based skill-building sessions in the areas of communication, behaviour management/emotional regulation, social/interpersonal skills, functional routines and Pre academics to young children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder to support entry to school. The CF1 will consult and collaborate with other clinicians and/or clinical teams working with the child to align learning goals and strategies. This position reports to a Program Supervisor.

Main Responsibilities

Developing and implementing appropriate activities for children designed to help them reach their personal goals, including the following:

Conduct activities such as singing, storytelling, acting, modelling play skills, and engaging in play with children. .

Participate in intake activities as necessary.

Effectively use ABA teaching strategies such as Reinforcement, Verbal and Physical Prompts, Shaping, Chaining, Modelling and Fading.

Assist in assessing individual children’s skills, abilities, interests, strengths, and needs.

Assist in planning, including conducting skill-based assessments and curriculum assessments.

Prepare and implementing activities as per curriculum.

Monitor student behaviour and teaching appropriate behaviour.

Monitor children throughout the day, including snack times.

Address the personal care requirements of the child during each session.

Assist in the evaluation of children’s progress toward program goals.

Build rapport with children to support progress.

Communicate and record day-to-day observations.

Assist in the development of Service Plans.

Maintain materials and equipment and a tidy classroom.

Participate in classroom and full team meetings.

Collaborate with other team members.

Keep supervisor informed of program concerns and client progress (e.g. flagging exceptional circumstances and need for program change).

Develop and maintain positive relationships with families, caregivers, partner agencies, internal teams, and volunteers.

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

During the 6-month transition portion of the program, classroom facilitators may be reassigned to support with coverage within other SAAAC Programs.

Due to the changing nature of the job and the job requirements, duties and responsibilities may be changed from time to time.

Required Skills

1 to 2 years’ experience working with preschool children preferred.

Experience working with children with ASD is an asset.

Satisfactory current Vulnerable Sector Check.

Knowledge of program planning and case management for children with special needs, including knowledge of atypical development.

Knowledge of behaviour management strategies.

Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate activities and experiences to meet individual and group needs of all children.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently

Conflict resolution and problem-solving.

Qualifications

A Diploma in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or university and a member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators

OR BA in Child Studies with 1-2 years of relevant experience, including working with families, school staff, and children with special needs. Will consider recent graduates.

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 hr@saaac.org.

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Responsibilities

The Classroom Facilitator will develop and implement group-based skill-building sessions for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder to support their entry into school. They are responsible for monitoring student progress, managing classroom activities, and collaborating with clinical teams to align learning goals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and be in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators, or possess a BA in Child Studies. Experience working with preschool children and knowledge of ABA strategies are preferred.

Skills

Early childhood education
ABA teaching strategies
Behaviour management
Emotional regulation
Social skills training
Communication support
Curriculum planning
Case management
Conflict resolution
Problem-solving
Team collaboration
Skill-based assessment
Personal care
Documentation
Relationship building

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Hiring contact

Sandrine Theva

Keywords

Autism Spectrum Disorder
ABA
Early Childhood Education
Classroom Facilitator
Skill-building
Behaviour management
Emotional regulation
Curriculum assessment
Service plans
Vulnerable Sector Check
Child development
Case management
Clinical collaboration
Reinforcement
Shaping
Chaining
Modelling
Fading
Non-profit
Social services

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