Physical Education Teacher

Posting #: IS 2627 10324 B
Position: Teacher
School: Inuglak School
Community: Whale Cove, Nunavut
Grade assignment: Physical Education Teacher
Region School Operations: Kivalliq School Operations
Status: 1.0 (Full-Time) Indeterminate
Start date: August 13, 2026
End Date (if Term): Please note: Start and end dates may be subject to change based on approved school calendar.

About this opportunity
Kivalliq School Operations, part of the Nunavut Department of Education, seeks committed educators who are enthusiastic about creating meaningful learning experiences for the students of Nunavut. As a teacher in this area, you will promote student success through inclusive methodologies that honor cultural heritage and strengthen community ties. This position may be particularly suitable for educators who value:
- Collaborative teaching and learning involving students, families, colleagues, and the community over time
- Culturally responsive and community-centric approaches
- Adapting instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and local contexts
- Deep engagement with local knowledge, language, and culture
- Resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) as essential traits for both work and life in the North.

About the School
Inuglak School, situated in the picturesque hamlet of Whale Cove, Nunavut, serves approximately 185 students across a K-12 framework, supported by a dedicated staff of 23. The school is deeply rooted in Inuit cultural traditions.

About Education in Nunavut
The Government of Nunavut’s initiatives are guided by Inuit Societal Values. The Department of Education is committed to Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq, providing staff with excellent professional development opportunities. Schools in Nunavut collaborate with a common goal (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq) aimed at improving literacy outcomes for all students while ensuring that educational experiences are culturally relevant and respectful. Educational operations across all three regions focus on:
- Promoting the Inuktut Language and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangiit (Inuit Societal Values)
- Community-Led Education
- Enhancing Student Literacy
- Inclusive Education

Required Qualifications
Education & Certification
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree
- A valid teaching certificate recognized by or eligibility for certification in Nunavut (Internationally educated teachers without a Canadian teaching certificate must have their qualifications evaluated through Pathways To Teach Canada).

Desired Qualifications
Candidates do not need to meet every qualification; relevant experience and a commitment to community-focused education are highly regarded.
Language and Cultural Assets
- Proficiency in Inuktitut (both oral and written).
- Experience in delivering education based on Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit.
- Background in teaching in bilingual or ESL settings.
- Experience in cross-cultural or northern Canadian educational environments.

Teaching Practice & Classroom Environment
- Familiarity with differentiated instruction and inclusive teaching practices.
- Training or experience in evidence-based literacy development.
- Knowledge of current assessment strategies to guide learning.
- Demonstrated ability to foster a positive classroom environment using effective management techniques (e.g., Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behavior Supports).

Relationships & Student Engagement
- Experience in building respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and stakeholders.
- Skills in promoting student wellbeing and active participation.
- Engagement with students beyond the classroom, as appropriate.

Collaboration & Professional Practice
- Experience in collaboratively designing instruction and supporting students.
- Proven ability to function as an integral part of a school team.
- Contribution to a collective, community-oriented learning atmosphere.

Compensation and benefits
- Salary Range: $93,906 - $147,243 (commensurate with experience)
- Nunavut Northern Allowance for Whale Cove, Nunavut: $21,564
- Subsidized Housing: Available, but sharing may be necessary.

Conditions of Employment
- Current employees of 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 without this documentation will not be considered.

Mandatory Documentation
Please be aware that obtaining these documents may take several weeks. To avoid delays in your start date, please have them ready to present upon receiving a job offer.
- Successful candidates must submit a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) dated no more than six months prior to the specified start date.
- All job offers will be contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in Canada at the time of application. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will utilize the behavioral descriptive model as outlined in the attached link: BehaviorDescription Interviewing (gov.nu.ca).

Employment Equity
The Government of Nunavut is dedicated to building a diverse 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 send the following documents in Word or PDF format to edukivcareers@gov.nu.ca:
- Resume
- Cover letter detailing your interest and motivations
- Contact information for 3 recent professional references, including your current (or most recent) supervisor and 2 previous supervisors.
- For candidates from outside Nunavut, please include a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate.
Note: Attachments larger than 10mb will not be accepted. Ensure to include posting number IS 2627 10324 B in the subject line of your email.

Posting Authorization
This job advertisement has been approved for external postings on the Education Canada Website (educationcanada.com) job-posting platform. Postings found on other commercial job sites are not authorized by the Government of Nunavut, Department of Education, or Kivalliq School Operations.