Posting #: NUI 2627 10774 B
Position: Teacher – English Language Arts
School: Nuiyak Elementary
Community: Sanikiluaq, Nunavut
Grade assignment: K-6
Region School Operations: Qikiqtani School Operations
Status: 1.0 (Full-time)
Start date: August 27, 2026
End Date (if Term):
Please note: Start and end dates may be subject to change based on approved school calendar.
Closing date for applications: Open until filled
About this opportunity
The Nunavut Department of Education, Qikiqtani School Operations, is seeking teachers who are committed to supporting strong learning environments for Nunavut’s students.
As a teacher in Nunavut, you will support student learning through culturally respectful, inclusive practice grounded in community relationships. This position may be a strong fit for educators who value:
- Teaching and learning alongside students, families, colleagues and community over time
- Culturally respectful, community-focused practice
- Adapting instruction to support diverse learners and local context
- Immersing themselves in local knowledge, language and culture
Resiliency, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) are assets to employment and northern life.
About the School
Located in the picturesque hamlet of Sanikiluaq, Nunavut, Nuiyak Elementary serves the local community. The school has a population of approximately 185 students in a K-6 setting with a staff of 23. The school and community are steeped in a rich history of Inuit culture.
About Education in Nunavut
The work of the Government of Nunavut is shaped by the Inuit Societal Values. The Department of Education is committed to Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq by supporting staff development through well-designed professional learning opportunities.
Nunavut schools, working together for a common cause (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq), are currently focused on improving literacy outcomes for all students and ensuring students’ learning experiences are culturally relevant and respectful. School operations in all 3 regions are committed to:
• Promotion of the Inuktut Language and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangiit (Inuit Societal
Values)
• Community-Led Education
• Improving Student Literacy
• Inclusive Education
Required Qualifications
Education & Certification
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree
• Valid teaching certificate recognized by, or eligible for certification in Nunavut
(International educated teachers who do not hold a Canadian teaching certificate
must have their credentials evaluated through Pathways To Teach Canada
Desired Qualifications
Candidates are not expected to meet every qualification; relevant experience and a commitment to community-centred education are valued.
Language and Cultural Assets
• Experience supporting Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit-based education.
• Experience teaching in a bilingual or ESL environment
• Experience teaching in cross-cultural, or northern-Canada contexts
Teaching Practice & Classroom Environment
• Experience in differentiated instruction and inclusive practices
• Training or experience in evidence-based literacy development
• Training or experience using current assessment methods to guide learning
• Experience in creating a positive learning environment using classroom
management practices and approaches (e.g. Restitution, Tribes, Positives
Effective Behavior Supports.)
Relationships & Student Engagement
• Experience in building respectful relationships with students, families,
colleagues, and stakeholders
• Experience in fostering student wellbeing and engagement
• Experience in engaging with students beyond the classroom, as appropriate
Collaboration & Professional Practice
• Experience in planning instruction and student supports through collaborative
approaches
• Experience working collaboratively as part of a school team
• Experience learning and contributing in a shared, community-focused
environment
Compensation and benefits
• Salary Range: $93,906 - $147,243 (based on experience)
• Nunavut Northern Allowance for Sanikiluaq, Nunavut: $20,293
• Subsidized Housing: Available but sharing may be required.
Conditions of Employment
• Applicants currently employed by the Government of Nunavut must hold a valid
Nunavut teaching certificate.
• Applicants from outside Nunavut must provide a copy of a current public-school
teaching certificate from a Canadian jurisdiction recognized by the Nunavut
Department of Education. Applications that do not include this documentation will
not be considered.
Mandatory Documentation
Please note that these documents may take several weeks to obtain. To ensure there are no delays in your start date, please have them ready to provide upon receipt of a job offer.
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• Successful candidates must provide a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and
Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) dated no more than six months prior to the start
date as indicated above.
• All job offers will be contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in Canada at time
of application.
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will follow the behavior descriptive model as described in the attached link: BehaviorDescription Interviewing (gov.nu.ca)
Employment Equity
The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
How To apply
Please submit the following documents in Word or PDF format by e-mail to [email protected]:
• Resume
• Cover letter stating your interest and motivations
• Names of 3 recent professional references, from your current (or most recent)
and 2 former supervisors.
• For candidates outside Nunavut, a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate
Note: Attachments over 10mb will not be accepted.
Please include the posting number NUI 2627 10774 B in the subject line of your email.
Posting Authorization
This job advertisement is authorized for external postings on the Education Canada Website (educationcanada.com) job-posting site. Postings found on other commercial job sites are not authorized by the Government of Nunavut, Department of Education and Qikiqtani School Operations.
