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
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Conduct activities such as singing, storytelling, acting, modelling play skills, and engaging in play with children. .
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Effectively use ABA teaching strategies such as Reinforcement, Verbal and Physical Prompts, Shaping, Chaining, Modelling and Fading.
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Assist in assessing individual children’s skills, abilities, interests, strengths, and needs.
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Develop and maintain positive relationships with families, caregivers, partner agencies, internal teams, and volunteers.
Required Skills
Qualifications
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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 [email protected].
