Teacher - High School Generalist, Paatsaali, Sanikiluaq
About This Role
Posting #: PAA 2627 10778 B
Position: Teacher – High School Generalist
School: Paatsaali High School
Community: Sanikiluaq, Nunavut
Grade Assignment: 7-12
Region School Operations: Qikiqtani School Operations
Status: 1.0 (Full-time)
Start Date: 8/20/2026
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, operating under Qikiqtani School Operations, is seeking passionate educators committed to creating effective learning environments for students in Nunavut. As a teacher in this area, your responsibilities will include enhancing student learning through culturally respectful and inclusive practices grounded in community relationships. This role is perfect for educators who value:
- Collaborative engagement with students, families, colleagues, and the community
- Culturally sensitive and community-focused teaching methods
- Adapting instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and local contexts
- Deep engagement with local knowledge, language, and culture
- Exhibiting resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq)
About the School
Paatsaali High School, situated in the delightful hamlet of Sanikiluaq, Nunavut, serves approximately 120 students in grades 7 through 12, supported by a dedicated staff of 19. The school and its community are steeped in rich Inuit cultural heritage.
About Education in Nunavut
The initiatives of the Government of Nunavut are deeply rooted in Inuit Societal Values. The Department of Education is committed to Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq by fostering professional development through well-designed learning opportunities for staff. Schools across Nunavut collaborate (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq) to improve literacy outcomes for all students while ensuring culturally relevant and respectful learning experiences. The focus of school operations across all three regions includes:
- 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 credentials assessed through Pathways To Teach Canada)
Desired Qualifications
Candidates are not expected to meet every qualification; relevant experience and a commitment to community-centered education are highly valued.
Language and Cultural Assets
- Proficiency in Inuktitut (both verbal and written)
- Experience in educational practices informed by Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit
- Experience teaching in bilingual or ESL environments
- Experience in cross-cultural or northern Canada teaching contexts
Teaching Practice & Classroom Environment
- Experience in differentiated instruction and inclusive teaching methodologies
- Training or experience in evidence-based literacy instruction
- Training or experience using contemporary assessment methods to inform learning
- Experience creating a positive learning atmosphere through effective classroom management techniques (e.g., Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behavior Supports)
Relationships & Student Engagement
- Experience in building respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and stakeholders
- Experience promoting student well-being and engagement
- Experience interacting with students outside the classroom as appropriate
Collaboration & Professional Practice
- Experience planning instruction and support collaboratively
- Experience working as part of a school team
- Experience learning and contributing in a community-centered environment
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary Range: $93,906 - $147,243 (based on experience)
- Nunavut Northern Allowance for Sanikiluaq, Nunavut: $20,293
- Subsidized Housing: Available, though sharing may be required
Conditions of Employment
- Current employees of the Government of Nunavut must hold a valid Nunavut teaching certificate.
- Applicants from outside Nunavut must provide 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 obtaining these documents may take several weeks. To avoid delays in your start date, ensure you have them ready to provide upon receiving a job offer.
- Successful candidates must present a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) issued no more than six months prior to the start date.
- All job offers will depend on proof of eligibility to work in Canada at the time of application. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will follow the behavior descriptive model as outlined in the attached link: BehaviorDescription Interviewing (gov.nu.ca)
Employment Equity
The Government of Nunavut is dedicated 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 send the following documents in Word or PDF format via email to jobapps@gov.nu.ca:
- Resume
- Cover letter detailing your interest and motivations
- Names of 3 recent professional references from your current (or most recent) and 2 former supervisors.
- For candidates from outside Nunavut, a copy of your current public-school teaching certificate
Note: Attachments larger than 10mb will not be accepted. Please include the posting number PAA 2627 10778 B in the subject line of your email.
Posting Authorization
This job advertisement is approved 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.