Columbus Indigenous early childhood development Jobs – 23 Openings This Week

Indigenous Education - Itinerant Designated Early Childhood Educator - ETFO
Toronto Catholic District School Board —Toronto, ON
- $181.15 a day
- Full-time
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Designated paid holidays
6d
Child Care Educators (RECE, CYC, OCT, Rec & Leisure, ECA)
YMCA of Greater Toronto —Uxbridge, ON
- $22–$28 an hour
- Temporary
- Childcare
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Designated paid holidays
- Disability insurance
School Age Educator CELC - MJ Hobbs
Compass Early Learning and Care —Hampton, ON
- $22.41–$27.41 an hour
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
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8d
Early Childhood Assistant (12-Month Contract)
Child Development Institute —Toronto, ON
- $50,056 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- First Aid Certification
- Flexible schedule
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12d
JR – Educational Assistant / Assistant-e en éducation
TFS-Canada's International School / TFS-l'École internationale du Canada —Toronto, ON
- $31.00–$34.20 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- English
- Working with children
- Paid time off
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School Age Educator CELC - Good Shepherd
Compass Early Learning and Care —Courtice, ON
- $22.41–$27.41 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
Quick apply
8d
PlayON Team Leader
YMCA of Greater Toronto —Oshawa, ON
- $19.51 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Supervising experience
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School Age Educator - CELC Harold Longworth
Compass Early Learning and Care —Bowmanville, ON
- $22.41–$27.41 an hour
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
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2d
PE - Early Childcare Educator / Educateur-trice Jardin d'éveil
TFS-Canada's International School / TFS-l'École internationale du Canada —Toronto, ON
- $39.92–$46.30 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Childcare
- CPR Certification
- Paid time off
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JR – Educational Assistant (childcare) / Assistant-e en éducation (étude) [LTO]
TFS-Canada's International School / TFS-l'École internationale du Canada —Toronto, ON
- $28.01–$30.91 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- English
- Working with children
- Paid time off
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School Age Educator CELC - Charles Bowman
Compass Early Learning and Care —Bowmanville, ON
- $22.41–$27.41 an hour
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
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8d
Early Childhood Assistant (PT Contract Floater-Fraser Mustard)
Child Development Institute —Toronto, ON
- $34,961 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
- First Aid Certification
- Flexible schedule
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RECE Program Educator - CELC Northglen Orchard
Compass Early Learning and Care —Bowmanville, ON
- $22.41–$27.41 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Quick apply
Instructor Therapist
Geneva Centre for Autism —Toronto, ON
- $59,239–$66,414 a year
- Temporary
- Working with children
- Bachelor's
- Psychology
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6d
Relief -Junior Instructor Therapist
Geneva Centre for Autism —Toronto, ON
- $25.35 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with children
- Bachelor's
- Psychology
ECE - FRENCH - Dr. G. J. MacGillivray P.S. 35 hrs (see below for details)
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board —Courtice, ON
- $28.94–$32.15 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- First Aid Certification
- Computer skills
2d
ECE - FRENCH - Newcastle P.S. - 35 hrs (see below for details)
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board —Newcastle, ON
- $28.94–$32.15 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- First Aid Certification
- Computer skills
2d
Enhanced School Age Educator CELC Lindsay
Compass Early Learning and Care —Lindsay, ON
- $22.41–$27.41 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
Quick apply

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Indigenous Education - Itinerant Designated Early Childhood Educator - ETFO
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Indigenous Education - Itinerant Designated Early Childhood Educator - ETFO

Toronto Catholic District School Board
Toronto, ON

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Job details

Full-time | Contract | Fixed term contract
6 days ago

Benefits

Designated paid holidays

Skills

College diploma
Communication skills
Early Childhood Education
Driving Licence

Full job description

INDIGENOUS EDUCATION – ITINERANT DESIGNATED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR-ETFO

CONTRACT POSITION FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

KINDERGARTEN LIFE SKILLS PILOT PROJECT

Important Information to Applicants

THIS POSITION IS A CONTRACT POSTION THROUGH THE TCDSB INDIGENOUS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT. ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE ASKED TO APPLY ONLINE NO LATER THAN 11:59 PM ON JULY 30, 2026, VIA APPLYTOEDUCATION

ANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED OUTSIDE OF THE DESIGNATED PROCESS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR REGISTRATION WITH THE ONTARIO COLLEGE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS IS VALID AND IN GOOD STANDING AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION. EXPIRED OR INACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS WILL DISQUALIFY YOUR APPLICATION.

FIRST NATIONS, INUIT, AND MÉTIS CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. INDIGENOUS LIVED EXPERIENCE IS A SIGNIFICANT ASSET FOR THIS ROLE.

COMPENSATION: $181.15 per day (inclusive of statutory holiday pay and vacation pay) Commensurate with qualifications and experience, consistent with applicable TCDSB terms and conditions. Details available upon request from Human Resources.

HOURS OF WORK: 7 hours per day, excludes 30-minute unpaid lunch break, includes 2 fifteen-minute paid morning and afternoon breaks. Start and end times to be established in consultation with the Head of Indigenous Affairs.

POSTING: 4051904

DEPARTMENT: Indigenous Education

REPORTING TO: Head of Indigenous Affairs

ESS JOB POSTING CLOSING DATE: 11:59 PM ON JULY 30, 2026

Effective Start Date: September 2, 2026 to June 26, 2027

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Two-year College Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Registration with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators in good standing
Demonstrated experience supporting children's self-regulation, well-being, and social-emotional development through responsive, relationship-based practices
Knowledge of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cultures, histories, and ways of knowing
Lived experience deeply rooted in First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis communities is a significant asset; First Nations, Inuit, and Métis candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
Understanding of Indigenous child development frameworks and land-based approaches to early learning
Ability to build trusting, culturally safe relationships with young children, families, Elders, and community partners
Strong oral communication skills and ability to engage families from diverse cultural backgrounds
Experience in a school board or education setting is an asset
Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle is an asset, given multi-school responsibilities

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Head of Indigenous Affairs, this one-year contract position supports the Kindergarten Life Skills Pilot Project, a co-developed initiative between the TCDSB Indigenous Education Department and the Early Years Program. The pilot delivers universal Tier 1 programming across four Kindergarten classrooms, grounded in the Tree of Life Indigenous Education Framework and the Four R's of Respect, Relevance, Reciprocity, and Responsibility. The successful candidate will bring Indigenous knowledge, relationship building skills, and early childhood expertise to support all students and educators in the pilot schools.

Support the implementation of the Kindergarten Life Skills Pilot Program across four designated TCDSB schools in collaboration with classroom teachers and the Early Years Resource Teacher
Provide culturally grounded early learning experiences rooted in the Tree of Life Indigenous Education Framework, including land-based learning, storytelling, traditional knowledge, and the teachings of the Seven Grandfather Teachings
Build and sustain respectful relationships with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Indigenous community partners to enrich programming in each pilot school
Collaborate with classroom educators in planning, developing, and implementing daily learning activities that support children's spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical development
Maintain a culturally safe, physically healthy, and socially supportive learning environment for all children
Assist in observing, monitoring, and documenting children's growth and development using culturally responsive practices and program assessment tools
Support and promote family engagement through regular, culturally appropriate communication with parents and caregivers
Participate in pilot evaluation processes, providing reflective feedback to the Head of Indigenous Affairs and the Early Years Resource Teacher
Other duties as required by the Head of Indigenous Affairs
Program reporting as required
Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with other community services providers working with children
Assisting educators in supervising the students at all program times
Attending staff meetings and professional development activities
Travel is required
Other duties as required

WHO WE ARE

Our mission at TCDSB is to inspire learning in every way and support our students and employees. Employees who work in our corporate setting are passionate and have a strong belief in our mission and making TCDSB a leader in public education. We are:

Consistent with the TCDSB's Employment Equity policy and Multi-Year Strategic Plan, the TCDSB is strongly committed to fostering and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the stakeholders and communities we serve. As such, we especially welcome applications from individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, including but not limited to, those who are Indigenous, Black, 2SLGBTQ+, and racialized. You are invited to voluntarily indicate if you identify as one or more of the aforementioned communities. This information will be kept confidential.

The TCDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted. We will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the TCDSB Fair Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.

All interested applicants are asked to apply online no later than 11:59 pm Thursday, July 30, 2026, via Apply to Education at

We thank all prospective applicants for showing interest in this position; only those selected for an interview will be contacted

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indigenous early childhood development jobs in columbus

Indigenous Education - Itinerant Designated Early Childhood Educator - ETFO

Child Care Educators (RECE, CYC, OCT, Rec & Leisure, ECA)

School Age Educator CELC - MJ Hobbs

Early Childhood Assistant (12-Month Contract)

JR – Educational Assistant / Assistant-e en éducation

School Age Educator CELC - Good Shepherd

PlayON Team Leader

School Age Educator - CELC Harold Longworth

PE - Early Childcare Educator / Educateur-trice Jardin d'éveil

JR – Educational Assistant (childcare) / Assistant-e en éducation (étude) [LTO]

School Age Educator CELC - Charles Bowman

Early Childhood Assistant (PT Contract Floater-Fraser Mustard)

RECE Program Educator - CELC Northglen Orchard

Instructor Therapist

Relief -Junior Instructor Therapist

ECE - FRENCH - Dr. G. J. MacGillivray P.S. 35 hrs (see below for details)

ECE - FRENCH - Newcastle P.S. - 35 hrs (see below for details)

Enhanced School Age Educator CELC Lindsay

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