Language Specialist, Inuujaq School, Arctic Bay, NU

Inuujaq School Language Specialist

School: Inuujaq School

Community: Arctic Bay, Nunavut

Qikiqtani School Operations invites applications for the following position:

Teacher - Language Specialist

Grade: K-12

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Start Date: August 20, 2026

Position Status: Term until June 2027

This is a full-time (1.0) position

Please be aware that subsidized housing for staff is not available.

School Overview:

Inuujaq School caters to around 330 students from kindergarten through grade 12. The Nunavut Department of Education is committed to supporting staff development through well-designed professional learning opportunities. Our schools are focused on improving literacy outcomes for every student while ensuring their educational experiences are culturally relevant and respectful.

Required Credentials:

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Inuktitut
• Eligible for a Nunavut Teaching Certificate as a Language Specialist

If a suitable candidate is not identified, this position may be offered on a one-year term under Letter of Teaching Authority Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant subject knowledge, training, and experience
• Understanding of modern assessment strategies
• Evidence of differentiated instruction and inclusive teaching practices
• Experience and/or training in classroom management and fostering positive learning environments (e.g., Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behavior Supports, etc.)
• Background in cross-cultural and/or northern teaching
• Training and/or experience in Balanced Literacy
• Experience in an ESL instructional setting
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and community stakeholders
• Proficiency in education-related technology, such as SMART Boards
• Strong organizational skills for lesson, theme, unit, year, and student support planning

Salary:

$78,206 to $94,389

Northern Allowance for Arctic Bay, Nunavut: $25,453

Qikiqtani School Operations is dedicated to:

• Promoting the Inuktut Language and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (Inuit Societal Values)
• Enhancing Student Literacy
• Offering Inclusive Education

Traits such as resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness are crucial for success in the North.

To apply, please send your application (in Word Document or PDF format) to Apply via the WhatSchool platform.

Note: Attachments exceeding 10mb cannot be processed. Ensure to include Reference # AB 2627 10517 B in your email subject line. Your application should consist of a cover letter and resume, along with the names of three current references, including your most recent supervisor.

Applicants from outside Nunavut must provide a copy of a valid public-school teaching certificate from a jurisdiction recognized by the Nunavut Department of Education or proof of enrollment in the final year of a Canadian Bachelor of Education program. Applications without this documentation will not be considered.

Current employees of the Government of Nunavut are required to have a valid Nunavut teaching certificate and must submit a current Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) before their appointment is finalized. External candidates not currently employed by the Government of Nunavut must also provide a current CRC and VSC before their appointment is confirmed.

Candidates selected for interviews should be prepared for questions following the behavioral descriptive model as detailed in the attached link Behavior Description Interviewing (gov.nu.ca). Please note that CRC and VSC forms are only valid for six months, so make sure they are current.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Government of Nunavut is committed to fostering a more representative workforce to better serve the community.