Teacher - Inuktitut Language Teacher , Sam Pudlat School, Kinngait,NU
About This Role
Posting #: SPS 2627 07548 B
Position: Teacher
School: Sam Pudlat Elementary
Community: Kinngait, Nunavut
Grade assignment: K-6
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, under the Qikiqtani School Operations, is seeking passionate educators who are committed to creating dynamic learning environments for students in Nunavut. In this role, you will facilitate student learning through culturally sensitive and inclusive methods that are closely linked to community values. This position is ideal for those who value:
• Collaborative teaching and learning in partnership with students, families, colleagues, and the surrounding community
• Culturally respectful and community-focused practices
• Customizing instruction to cater to diverse learning needs and local contexts
• Engaging with local knowledge, language, and traditions
Possessing traits such as resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) will enhance your experience both in this position and in northern living.
About the School
Located in the picturesque hamlet of Kinngait, Nunavut, Sam Pudlat Elementary serves the local community. The school enrolls approximately 250 students from grades K-6 and is supported by a dedicated staff of 28. Both the school and the community are steeped in Inuit cultural heritage.
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, which focuses on fostering professional growth for staff through well-structured learning opportunities. Schools throughout Nunavut share a common mission (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq) to improve literacy outcomes for all students while ensuring that educational experiences are culturally pertinent and respectful. School operations in all three regions emphasize:
• Promotion of 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 that is recognized or eligible for certification in Nunavut (International educators without a Canadian teaching certificate must have their qualifications evaluated through Pathways To Teach Canada)
Desired Qualifications
While candidates need not meet every requirement, relevant experience and a commitment to community-focused education are highly valued.
Language and Cultural Assets
• Proficiency in Inuktitut (both spoken and written)
• Experience supporting education informed by Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit
• Background in bilingual or ESL teaching contexts
• Experience teaching in cross-cultural or northern Canadian environments
Teaching Practice & Classroom Environment
• Skilled in differentiated instruction and inclusive educational practices
• Training or experience in evidence-based literacy enhancement
• Familiarity with modern assessment techniques to guide learning
• Proven ability to establish positive learning spaces through effective classroom management strategies (e.g., Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behavior Supports)
Relationships & Student Engagement
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community stakeholders
• Experience promoting student wellbeing and engagement
• Engagement with students beyond classroom activities, as appropriate
Collaboration & Professional Practice
• Experience working collaboratively on instructional planning and student support
• Proven capability to contribute as a member of a school team
• Involvement in fostering a shared, community-focused environment
Compensation and benefits
• Salary Range: $93,906 - $147,243 (based on experience)
• Nunavut Northern Allowance for Kinngait, Nunavut: $20,980
• Subsidized Housing: Staff Housing Available, though sharing may be required.
Conditions of Employment
• Current Government of Nunavut employees must possess 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 note that acquiring these documents may take several weeks. To prevent delays in your start date, ensure they are ready to present upon receiving a job offer.
• Successful candidates must provide a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) dated no more than six months before 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 utilize the behavior descriptive model as detailed at: BehaviorDescription Interviewing (gov.nu.ca)
Employment Equity
The Government of Nunavut is committed to building a representative workforce; hence, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in line with the Priority Hiring Policy.
How To apply
To apply, please submit 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 three recent professional references, including your current (or most recent) supervisor and two former supervisors.
• For candidates from outside Nunavut, a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate
Note: Attachments larger than 10mb will not be accepted. Be sure to include the posting number SPS 2627 07548 B in the subject line of your email.
Posting Authorization
This job advertisement has been authorized for external postings on the Education Canada Website (educationcanada.com) job-posting platform. Postings on other commercial job sites are not sanctioned by the Government of Nunavut, Department of Education and Qikiqtani School Operations.