Teacher - Generalist, Peter Pitseolak School, Kinngait, NU
About This Role
Posting #: PPS 2627 15838 B
Position: Teacher
School: Peter Pitseolak High School
Community: Kinngait, Nunavut
Grade assignment: 8
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, Qikiqtani School Operations, is in search of dedicated teachers who are passionate about fostering effective learning environments for the students of Nunavut. As a teacher in this region, your role will involve enhancing student learning through culturally sensitive, inclusive practices that are deeply rooted in community connections. This position may appeal to educators who prioritize:
• Collaborating with students, families, colleagues, and the community throughout the educational journey
• Culturally respectful and community-centered teaching methodologies
• Tailoring instruction to accommodate diverse learners and their local context
• Engaging with local knowledge, language, and culture
Attributes such as resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) are invaluable in both employment and life in the North.
About the School
Nestled in the beautiful hamlet of Kinngait, Nunavut, Peter Pitseolak High School serves the local populace. The school caters to roughly 235 students in grades 7-12 and is supported by a staff of 25. Both the school and the community are rich in Inuit cultural heritage.
About Education in Nunavut
The operations of the Government of Nunavut are influenced by Inuit Societal Values. The Department of Education is dedicated to Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq, which focuses on staff development through thoughtfully designed professional learning opportunities. Schools in Nunavut are collaboratively working towards a unified goal (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq) to enhance literacy outcomes for every student and to ensure that learning experiences are both culturally relevant and respectful. All three regions are committed to:
• Promoting 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
• A valid teaching certificate recognized by, or eligible for certification in Nunavut (Internationally educated teachers without a Canadian teaching certificate must have their credentials evaluated through Pathways To Teach Canada)
Desired Qualifications
Candidates are not required to meet every qualification; relevant experience and a dedication to community-centered education are highly regarded.
Language and Cultural Assets
• Proficiency in Inuktitut (both verbal and written)
• Experience with Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit-based education
• Teaching experience in a bilingual or ESL setting
• Background in cross-cultural or northern-Canada teaching contexts
Teaching Practice & Classroom Environment
• Familiarity with differentiated instruction and inclusive practices
• Training or experience in evidence-based literacy development
• Experience employing current assessment methodologies to inform learning
• Ability to foster a positive learning atmosphere using effective classroom management strategies (e.g., Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behavior Supports)
Relationships & Student Engagement
• Proven experience in cultivating respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and stakeholders
• Commitment to promoting student wellbeing and engagement
• Active involvement with students beyond the classroom setting, when appropriate
Collaboration & Professional Practice
• Experience in collaboratively planning instruction and student support
• Ability to work effectively as part of a school team
• Contribution to a shared, community-oriented learning environment
Compensation and benefits
• Salary Range: $93,906 - $147,243 (commensurate with experience)
• Nunavut Northern Allowance for Kinngait, Nunavut: $20,980
• Subsidized Housing: Available, though sharing may be necessary.
Conditions of Employment
• Current Government of Nunavut employees must possess a valid Nunavut teaching certificate.
• Applicants from outside of Nunavut must submit a copy of a valid public-school teaching certificate from a recognized Canadian jurisdiction. Applications lacking 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 ensure you have them ready to submit upon receiving a job offer.
• Successful candidates are required to provide a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) dated within six months of the indicated start date.
• All job offers are contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in Canada at the time of application. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will follow the behavioral descriptive model outlined in the attached link: BehaviorDescription Interviewing (gov.nu.ca)
Employment Equity
The Government of Nunavut is committed to building a representative workforce, and as such, 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 e-mail to jobapps@gov.nu.ca:
• Resume
• Cover letter detailing your interest and motivations
• Names of 3 recent professional references, including your current (or most recent) and 2 former supervisors.
• For applicants outside Nunavut, a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate
Note: Attachments exceeding 10mb will not be accepted. Please include the posting number PPS 2627 15838 B in the email subject line.
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.