Teacher - Kindergarten/Elementary, Qaqqalik School, Kimmirut NU
About This Role
Posting #: QAQ 2627 01894 B
Position: Teacher
School: Qaqqalik School
Community: Kimmirut, Nunavut
Grade assignment: 2-4
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, operating under Qikiqtani School Operations, is seeking committed educators who are enthusiastic about creating effective learning experiences for students in Nunavut. In this role, you will work to enhance student engagement through teaching practices that are culturally responsive and inclusive, grounded in community connections. This position is suited for educators who emphasize:
- Collaborating with students, families, colleagues, and community members throughout the educational experience
- Culturally informed and community-focused teaching strategies
- Customizing instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and local circumstances
- Deeply engaging with local knowledge, language, and culture
Attributes such as resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) are essential in both educational settings and northern living.
About the School
Located in the picturesque hamlet of Kimmirut, Nunavut, Qaqqalik School is committed to serving its community. The school serves approximately 155 students within a K-12 framework and employs a dedicated staff of 20. It stands as a center of Inuit cultural heritage, embodying the community's history.
About Education in Nunavut
The Government of Nunavut's initiatives are guided by Inuit Societal Values. The Department of Education is dedicated to Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq, providing well-structured professional development for staff. Schools across Nunavut are unified in their mission (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq) to improve literacy outcomes for all students while ensuring that their educational experiences are culturally relevant and respectful. School operations throughout the three regions focus 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 qualifications assessed through Pathways To Teach Canada)
Desired Qualifications
Candidates are not required to meet every qualification; relevant experience and a commitment to community-centered education are valued.
Language and Cultural Assets
- Proficiency in Inuktitut (both spoken and written)
- Experience with Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit-based education
- Background in teaching in bilingual or ESL settings
- Experience in cross-cultural or northern Canadian educational contexts
Teaching Practice & Classroom Environment
- Experience with differentiated instruction and inclusive teaching methods
- Training or experience in evidence-based literacy development
- Familiarity with contemporary assessment strategies to inform student learning
- Proven ability to create a positive learning environment 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 community stakeholders
- Skills in supporting student well-being and engagement
- Involvement with students outside the classroom when appropriate
Collaboration & Professional Practice
- Experience in collaboratively planning instruction and support for students
- Proven ability to function effectively as part of a school team
- Experience in contributing to a community-focused educational environment
Compensation and benefits
- Salary Range: $93,906 - $147,243 (based on experience)
- Nunavut Northern Allowance for Kimmirut, Nunavut: $19,122
- Subsidized Housing: NOT available
Conditions of Employment
- Candidates currently employed by the Government of Nunavut must have a valid Nunavut teaching certificate.
- Applicants from outside Nunavut are required to submit a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate from a Canadian jurisdiction recognized by the Nunavut Department of Education. Applications lacking this documentation will not be considered.
Mandatory Documentation
Please note that obtaining these documents may take several weeks. To prevent delays in your start date, ensure you have them ready to present upon receiving a job offer.
- Successful candidates must provide a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) dated within six months prior to the designated start date.
- All job offers will be 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 behavior descriptive model as outlined in the attached link: BehaviorDescription Interviewing (gov.nu.ca)
Employment Equity
The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; thus, 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 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 3 recent professional references, including your current (or most recent) supervisor and 2 former supervisors.
- For applicants from outside Nunavut, a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate
Note: Attachments larger than 10mb will not be accepted. Include the posting number QAQ 2627 01894 B in the subject line of your email.
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 sanctioned by the Government of Nunavut, Department of Education and Qikiqtani School Operations.