Relief Junior Instructor Therapist-Part Time Contract

Posting # 1009

Posting Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Junior Instructor Therapist-Relief x2

One (1) Year Contract

Hours of Work: Up to 24 hours per week

Must be available to work Mondays to Fridays or Tuesdays to Saturdays

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 Junior Instructor Therapist-Relief is responsible for working directly with children with ASD and their families in the provision of an ABA or IBI program to include but not limited to, following behaviour plans, data collection and display, and preparation of program materials.

What your Day Looks Like

• Provide direct service in the ABA Classroom or IBI program (under the supervision of a Registered Behaviour Analyst) in a one-on-one and/or in a group setting to include but not limited to the following:
• Implementing programs according to the treatment plan
• Address personal care requirements of the child during each session
• Monitor and track behavioural data/follow behavioural protocols
• Prepare teaching materials
• Ensures ongoing communication with Clinical Supervisor and/or Instructor Therapist

What you Bring to the Role

• University degree or College diploma in behavioural sciences, social services, psychology or early childhood education
• Behavioural Science diploma is an asset
• Up to 1 year work experience (equivalent education and experience may be considered)
• Have a good understanding of early childhood education, autism and applied behaviour analysis
• Previous experience working with children with developmental disabilities and/or Autism
• Available to work evenings, weekend, in home and centre-based
• An interest in professional development and further developing clinical skills
• Strong interpersonal and time-management skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and accept feedback and direction;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Access to a reliable means of transportation (e.g., TTC, personal vehicle);
• Comfortable working in a structured environment
• Demonstrated reliability and dependability
• Satisfactory current Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check

• 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.

Salary

$ 25.35/hour + 4% vacation pay

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Geneva Centre for Autism is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organization in which values, behaviours, systems and structures are in place to facilitate equal access to service and employment. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Accommodation

Geneva Centre for Autism is also committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require an accommodation, Geneva Centre for Autism will work with you to determine how to meet your needs.

This posting is for an existing vacancy

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume via ADP Career Centre:

Please quote Job #1009

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Artificial Intelligence tools may be utilized at any stage of recruitment for this role.

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