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Early Years Cultural Coordinator
@ Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services
Oshawa, Ontario
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Overview
Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services is hiring a one-year full-time contract Early Years Cultural Coordinator to support culturally intelligent programming in EarlyON and licensed child care centres across Durham Region. The role leads trainings, develops culturally relevant educational resources, and supports educators, including non-Indigenous educators. The posting requires a post-secondary Early Childhood Education diploma, College of Early Childhood Educators registration, and an application deadline of November 1, 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and lead culturally relevant early years trainings
- Develop culturally relevant educational resources
- Support early years and child care educators, including non-Indigenous educators
- Collaborate with the ESD training specialist and the CSD team
Requirements summary:
- Early Childhood Education post-secondary diploma or equivalent experience
- Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators
- Knowledge of Indigenous culture, teachings, protocols and ceremonies
- Experience in coaching, mentoring or training roles
- Experience delivering culturally relevant learning programs
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- 2026-11-15
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- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Education |
| Work setting | Client sites, School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Early Childhood Education |
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Job description
Position: Early Years Cultural Coordinator
1 Full Time Contract Vacancy (One Year)
Application Deadline: November 1, 2026
To apply: visit www.binnoojiiyag.ca/careers and submit required application and resume.
The Early Years Cultural Coordinator (EYCC) will work with our agency partner, Durham Region Children’s Services Division (CSD), to support the planning, ongoing development and maintenance of culturally intelligent early years programming in early learning for the EarlyON programming and licensed child care centres across Durham Region. The EYCC, with the guidance of the Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services team, will apply their experience and knowledge of Indigenous Culture to support the work in enhancing Early Years programming that support Indigenous children and families. The EYCC will lead in the develop and lead trainings, to develop culturally relevant educational resources and lend support to all educators in the early years and child care community, including non-Indigenous educators, in collaboration with the ESD training specialist and the CSD team.
Knowledge Requirements
1 Full Time Contract Vacancy (One Year)
Application Deadline: November 1, 2026
To apply: visit www.binnoojiiyag.ca/careers and submit required application and resume.
The Early Years Cultural Coordinator (EYCC) will work with our agency partner, Durham Region Children’s Services Division (CSD), to support the planning, ongoing development and maintenance of culturally intelligent early years programming in early learning for the EarlyON programming and licensed child care centres across Durham Region. The EYCC, with the guidance of the Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services team, will apply their experience and knowledge of Indigenous Culture to support the work in enhancing Early Years programming that support Indigenous children and families. The EYCC will lead in the develop and lead trainings, to develop culturally relevant educational resources and lend support to all educators in the early years and child care community, including non-Indigenous educators, in collaboration with the ESD training specialist and the CSD team.
Knowledge Requirements
- Knowledge of the Ministry of Education’s pedagogy and directives for the early learning and child care sector.
- A deep understanding of Indigenous culture and teachings, protocols, and ceremonies.
- Knowledge of Indigenous culture and values, including awareness of the First Nation, Inuit and Métis Communities we service.
- Knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014, the Early Childhood Educators Act, The College of Early Childhood Educators “Code of Ethics and Standard of Practices”.
- A solid understanding of the programs and services of the child care and support agencies in the Durham Region including a solid understanding of child care settings and EarlyON programs.
- A good working knowledge of community services within the Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services catchment area and surrounding areas to assist in service provision.
- A solid understanding of and sensitivity to the experiences of First Nations and Indigenous peoples in Canada, and the impact of the legacy of Residential Schools and the Sixties Scoop upon them is essential.
- A post-secondary diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
- Experience working in a coaching, mentoring, and/or training role.
- Experience delivering culturally relevant learning and development programs in a professional role.
- Experience working within child welfare and/or Indigenous child-wellbeing setting would be considered an asset.
- Please email the following to [email protected]
- Application for Employment (available at www.binnoojiiyag.ca).
- Please indicate preferred location in your application.
- Resume (include 3 work-related direct supervisory references).
- Incomplete Applications will not be considered.
- Only those selected will be contacted for an interview.
- As an Indigenous Child Wellbeing Agency, we give priority to applicants who identify as First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and those with close affiliations.
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