Teacher - Inuktitut Language Arts, Inuksuk High School, Iqaluit, NU

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 actively seeking passionate teachers who are committed to creating effective learning environments for students in Nunavut. This role focuses on enhancing student learning through culturally responsive and inclusive practices that engage the community. This position is ideal for educators who value:
- Building collaborative relationships with students, families, colleagues, and the broader community
- Teaching methods that are culturally respectful and centered on community
- Adapting instruction to cater to the diverse needs of learners and local contexts
- Immersing themselves in the local culture, language, and knowledge
- Exhibiting resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) as essential qualities for both career and life in the North.

About the School
Inuksuk High School is located in the vibrant community of Iqaluit, Nunavut. The school serves approximately 450 students in grades 9 to 12 and is staffed by a committed team of 53 professionals. The school and its environment are deeply enriched by Inuit cultural heritage.

About Education in Nunavut
Guided by Inuit Societal Values, the Government of Nunavut's initiatives are designed to support the educational system. The Department of Education is dedicated to Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq, offering well-organized professional development opportunities for staff. Schools across Nunavut collaborate (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq) to improve literacy outcomes for all students, ensuring that learning experiences are both culturally relevant and respectful. The three regions are focused on:
- Advancing 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 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
While candidates need not meet every qualification, relevant experience and dedication to community-focused education are highly valued.
Language and Cultural Assets
- Proficiency in Inuktitut (both spoken and written)
- Experience in education informed by Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit
- Background in bilingual or ESL teaching settings
- Teaching experience in cross-cultural or northern Canada environments

Teaching Practice & Classroom Environment
- Experience implementing differentiated instruction and inclusive practices
- Training or experience in evidence-based literacy development
- Familiarity with contemporary assessment methods to guide learning
- Demonstrated ability to foster a positive learning environment using 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 community members
- Ability to promote student well-being and encourage active participation
- Engagement with students beyond the classroom, as appropriate

Collaboration & Professional Practice
- Experience in collaborative planning for instruction and student support
- Proven ability to work effectively as part of a school team
- Contribution to a shared, community-focused 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 hold 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 that do not include this documentation will not be considered.

Mandatory Documentation
Please note that obtaining these documents may take several weeks. To prevent any delays in your start date, ensure you have them prepared for submission 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 indicated start date.
- All job offers will be contingent 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 committed to building a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in line with the Priority Hiring Policy.

How to apply
Interested candidates should submit 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 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 larger than 10mb will not be accepted. Please include the posting number IHS 2627 14592 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 site. Postings found on other commercial job sites are not authorized by the Government of Nunavut, Department of Education, and Qikiqtani School Operations.