Teacher - Inuktitut Language Arts, Inuksuk High School, Iqaluit, NU
About This Role
Posting #: IHS 2627 14592 B
Position: Teacher - Inuktitut Language Arts
School: Inuksuk High School
Community: Iqaluit, Nunavut
Grade assignment: 9-12
Region School Operations: Qikiqtani School Operations
Status: 1.0 (Full-time)
Start date: 8/27/2026
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 in search of teachers dedicated to fostering effective learning environments for students in Nunavut. In this role, you will enhance student learning through culturally sensitive, inclusive practices that are rooted in community engagement. This position may appeal to educators who prioritize:
- Collaborating with students, families, colleagues, and the community over time
- Culturally respectful and community-centered teaching methods
- Tailoring instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and local contexts
- Immersing themselves in local culture, language, and knowledge
- Demonstrating resiliency, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) as valuable traits for both employment and life in the North.
About the School
Inuksuk High School is situated in the charming community of Iqaluit, Nunavut. This school caters to around 450 students from grades 9 to 12 and is supported by a dedicated staff of 53. The institution and its surroundings are rich 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 by providing well-structured professional learning opportunities for staff. Schools in Nunavut are united in their efforts (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq) to enhance literacy outcomes for all students while ensuring that learning experiences are both culturally relevant and respectful. All three regions are focused 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 credentials evaluated through Pathways To Teach Canada)
Desired Qualifications
Candidates need not fulfill every qualification; relevant experience and a commitment to community-focused education are highly regarded.
Language and Cultural Assets
- Proficiency in Inuktitut (both verbal and written)
- Experience in education based on Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit
- Background in teaching within a bilingual or ESL setting
- Teaching experience in cross-cultural or northern Canada contexts
Teaching Practice & Classroom Environment
- Experience with differentiated instruction and inclusive practices
- Training or experience in evidence-based literacy development
- Familiarity with current assessment methods to inform learning
- Proven ability to create a positive learning atmosphere using effective classroom management strategies (e.g., Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behavior Supports)
Relationships & Student Engagement
- Experience in cultivating respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and stakeholders
- Ability to promote student well-being and active participation
- Engagement with students outside the classroom, as appropriate
Collaboration & Professional Practice
- Experience collaborating in the planning of instruction and student support
- Proven ability to work effectively as part of a school team
- Contribution to a shared, community-oriented environment
Compensation and benefits
- Salary Range: $93,906 - $147,243 (commensurate with experience)
- Nunavut Northern Allowance for Iqaluit, Nunavut: $15,016
- Subsidized Housing: NOT available
Conditions of Employment
- Current employees of the Government of Nunavut must possess a valid Nunavut teaching certificate.
- Applicants from outside Nunavut must provide a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate from a recognized Canadian jurisdiction. Applications lacking this documentation will not be considered.
Mandatory Documentation
Please be aware that acquiring these documents may take several weeks. To avoid any delays in your start date, ensure you have them ready to submit upon receiving a job offer.
- Successful candidates will need to provide a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) dated no more than six months prior to the start date indicated above.
- 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 detailed in the attached link: BehaviorDescription Interviewing (gov.nu.ca)
Employment Equity
The Government of Nunavut is dedicated to fostering 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 e-mail to jobapps@gov.nu.ca:
- Resume
- Cover letter expressing your interest and motivations
- Names of three recent professional references, including your current (or most recent) supervisor and two former supervisors.
- For applicants outside Nunavut, a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate
Note: Attachments exceeding 10mb will not be accepted. Ensure to include the posting number IHS 2627 14592 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 site. Postings found on other commercial job sites are not sanctioned by the Government of Nunavut, Department of Education, and Qikiqtani School Operations.