Teacher - High School Generalist, Paatsaali, Sanikiluaq
About This Role
Posting #: PAA 2627 10778 B
Position: Teacher – High School Generalist
School: Paatsaali High School
Community: Sanikiluaq, Nunavut
Grade assignment: 7-12
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 Qikiqtani School Operations, is on the lookout for dedicated teachers who are passionate about fostering effective learning environments for students in Nunavut. As a teacher in this region, your role will involve enhancing student learning by implementing culturally respectful and inclusive practices that are rooted in community relationships. This position is ideal for educators who appreciate:
- Collaborating with students, families, colleagues, and the community over time
- Culturally sensitive and community-centered teaching
- Tailoring instruction to accommodate diverse learners and local contexts
- Engaging deeply with local knowledge, language, and culture
- Demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq)
About the School
Paatsaali High School, located in the charming hamlet of Sanikiluaq, Nunavut, serves its local community with a student body of around 120 in grades 7 through 12, supported by a staff of 19. The school and its community are rich in Inuit cultural heritage.
About Education in Nunavut
The Government of Nunavut's initiatives are heavily influenced by Inuit Societal Values. The Department of Education is dedicated to Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq by promoting professional development through thoughtfully designed 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 culturally relevant and respectful. School operations across 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 assessed through Pathways To Teach Canada)
Desired Qualifications
Candidates are not expected to possess every qualification; relevant experience and a commitment to community-centered education are highly regarded.
Language and Cultural Assets
- Proficiency in Inuktitut (both verbal and written)
- Experience supporting education based on Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit
- Experience teaching in bilingual or ESL settings
- Experience in cross-cultural or northern-Canada teaching environments
Teaching Practice & Classroom Environment
- Experience in differentiated instruction and inclusive teaching practices
- Training or experience in evidence-based literacy instruction
- Training or experience utilizing contemporary assessment methods to guide learning
- Experience in fostering a positive learning atmosphere through effective classroom management techniques (e.g., Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behavior Supports)
Relationships & Student Engagement
- Experience establishing respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and stakeholders
- Experience promoting student wellbeing and engagement
- Experience engaging with students outside the classroom as appropriate
Collaboration & Professional Practice
- Experience in planning instruction and support collaboratively
- Experience working as part of a school team
- Experience learning and contributing in a shared, community-focused setting
Compensation and benefits
- Salary Range: $93,906 - $147,243 (dependent on experience)
- Nunavut Northern Allowance for Sanikiluaq, Nunavut: $20,293
- Subsidized Housing: Available, though sharing may be necessary
Conditions of Employment
- Current employees of the Government of Nunavut must possess a valid Nunavut teaching certificate.
- Applicants from outside Nunavut are required to submit 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 be aware that obtaining these documents may take several weeks. To avoid delays in your start date, ensure you have them ready to provide upon receiving a job offer.
- Successful candidates must present a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) issued no more than six months prior to the specified 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 devoted to establishing 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 forward the following documents in Word or PDF format via email to jobapps@gov.nu.ca:
- Resume
- Cover letter expressing your interest and motivations
- Names of 3 recent professional references from your current (or most recent) and 2 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. Please include the posting number PAA 2627 10778 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 authorized by the Government of Nunavut, Department of Education, and Qikiqtani School Operations.