Gr. 5 Classroom Teacher
About This Role
Posting #: TUS 2627 14327
Position: Classroom Teacher
School: Tusarvik Elementary School
Community: Naujaat, Nunavut
Grade assignment: 5
Region School Operations: Kivalliq School Operations
Status: 1.0 (Full Time) Indeterminate
Start date: 8/13/2026
End Date (if Term): Please note: Start and end dates may be subject to change based on approved school calendar.
Closing date for applications: April 6, 2026
About this opportunity
The Kivalliq School Operations of the Nunavut Department of Education is on the lookout for dedicated teachers who aim to foster strong educational environments for students in Nunavut. As a teacher in this region, you will enhance student learning by implementing culturally respectful and inclusive practices that are grounded in community relationships. This role may appeal to educators who prioritize:
- Collaborating in teaching and learning with students, families, colleagues, and the community over time
- Culturally respectful and community-oriented methods
- Adapting instruction to cater to diverse learners and local contexts
- Engaging with local knowledge, language, and culture
- Demonstrating resiliency, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) as valuable assets in both employment and northern living.
About the School
Tusarvik Elementary School is located in the scenic hamlet of Naujaat, Nunavut, and serves the local community. The school accommodates roughly 275 students in a K-6 setting, supported by a staff of 30. The institution and its community are deeply rooted in a rich Inuit cultural heritage.
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 by fostering staff development through well-structured professional learning opportunities. Schools across Nunavut are united in a shared mission (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq) aimed at enhancing literacy outcomes for all students while ensuring that learning experiences are culturally relevant and respectful. School operations in all three regions are focused on:
- 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
- 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 expected to fulfill every qualification; relevant experience and a commitment to community-centered education are highly regarded.
Language and Cultural Assets
- Proficiency in Inuktitut (verbal and written)
- Experience in supporting education based on Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit
- Experience teaching in a bilingual or ESL setting
- Background in teaching within cross-cultural or northern Canadian contexts
Teaching Practice & Classroom Environment
- Experience with differentiated instruction and inclusive practices
- Training or experience in evidence-based literacy development
- Training or experience in utilizing current assessment methods to guide 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
- Proven experience in building respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and stakeholders
- Experience in promoting student well-being and engagement
- Ability to engage with students outside of the classroom, as appropriate
Collaboration & Professional Practice
- Experience in collaboratively planning instruction and student supports
- Proven ability to work as part of a collaborative school team
- Experience in contributing to and learning within a shared, community-centered environment
Assignment Specific Considerations
- Knowledge and training in UFLI is desirable
Compensation and benefits
- Salary Range: $93,906 - $147,243 (dependent on experience)
- Nunavut Northern Allowance for Naujaat, Nunavut: $21,894
- Subsidized Housing: Available, although 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 must submit 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 note that obtaining these documents may take several weeks. To avoid any delays in your start date, ensure you have them ready to provide upon receiving a job offer.
- Successful applicants must present 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 upon proof of eligibility to work in Canada at the time of application. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted using 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 accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
How To apply
Please send the following documents in Word or PDF format via e-mail to edukivcareers@gov.nu.ca:
- Resume
- Cover letter outlining your interest and motivations
- Names of 3 recent professional references, including 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 exceeding 10 MB will not be accepted. Please include the posting number TUS 2627 14327 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 Kivalliq School Operations.