The John McGivney Children's Centre provides paediatric therapy services in the Windsor-Essex County community, enriching and celebrating the lives of children and youth with disabilities to help abilities grow, by providing child-focused, family-centred care. As a HOOPP employer, JMCC values collaboration, honesty, innovation, leadership, diversity, equity and inclusion.
Summary of the Role:
Reporting to the Autism Supervisor, the Instructor Therapist will:
· Work directly with children with Autism delivering programming at the Entry to School Program.
· Work to ensure that the clients’ goals and outcomes are being achieved through implementing lesson plans, following defined behavioural strategies, and preparing materials.
· Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals.
Qualifications:
· College Diploma or University Undergraduate Degree in a related field, as well as a Graduate Certificate from the Autism and Behavioural Sciences Program.
· Experience working with children with Autism and Applied Behavioural Analysis are definite assets.
· Experience working in a high energy, fast-paced environment, requiring flexibility to adapt to change quickly and easily.
· Must have an understanding of childhood development and comfort in appropriately engaging children and youth in play.
· Current first aid and CPR are required.
· Must be able to work successfully in a family-centred, and team environment.
· Must have strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; must be able to work independently, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a physically demanding environment.
· Must be available to work flexible hours, as required.
· French Language Proficiency is an asset.
1 Temporary Vacancy- Approx. 2 months ( Upcoming temporary Vacancy)
Hourly Wage Range - $26.981 - $30.231
Hours of Work –37.5 hours per week
Internal & External Posting
Closing Date: August 28, 2026
Qualified applicants can submit a resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Department, by 4:00 pm on August 28, 2026
JMCC is committed to equity and diversity in the delivery of services and our work environment. Members from equity-seeking groups including Women, Indigenous Persons, Members of Racialized Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Persons of Diverse Gender Identities, Gender Expressions and Sexual Orientations, and groups protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code are encouraged to apply and to self-identify in their resume and/or cover letter. JMCC is committed to a recruitment process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Should interested candidates require accommodations at any time during the recruitment process, please advise us of the nature of the accommodation(s) as soon as possible.
Pay: $26.98-$30.23 per hour
Work Location: In person
