Teacher - Culture Class, Ulaajuk School, Pond Inlet
About This Role
Posting #: ULA 2627 12980 B
Position: Teacher – Culture Class
School: Ulaajuk Elementary School
Community: Pond Inlet, Nunavut
Grade assignment: K-6
Region School Operations: Qikiqtani School Operations
Status: 1.0 (Full-time)
Start date: August 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, Qikiqtani School Operations, is on the lookout for dedicated teachers who are passionate about fostering robust learning environments for students in Nunavut. As an educator in this region, you will enhance student learning through culturally respectful and inclusive practices that are deeply rooted in community relationships. This role may appeal to educators who prioritize:
- Collaborating with students, families, colleagues, and the community over time
- Implementing culturally respectful, community-centered teaching
- Tailoring instruction to accommodate diverse learners and local contexts
- Engaging with local knowledge, language, and culture
- Demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq), which are beneficial for both employment and life in the North.
About the School
Ulaajuk Elementary School, located in the scenic community of Pond Inlet, Nunavut, caters to the local populace. The school serves around 305 students in a K-6 environment and is supported by a team of 37 staff members. The institution and its community are enriched by a deep heritage of Inuit culture.
About Education in Nunavut
The initiatives of the Government of Nunavut are guided by the Inuit Societal Values. The Department of Education is devoted to Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq by providing staff with well-structured professional development opportunities. Nunavut schools, united in a common goal (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq), are currently focused on enhancing literacy outcomes for all students while ensuring that learning experiences are culturally relevant and respectful. School operations across all three regions are committed to:
- 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 evaluated through Pathways To Teach Canada)
Desired Qualifications
Candidates need not possess every qualification; relevant experience and a dedication to community-oriented education are highly valued.
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
- Background in teaching within cross-cultural or northern Canadian contexts
Teaching Practice & Classroom Environment
- Familiarity with differentiated instruction and inclusive practices
- Training or experience in evidence-based literacy development
- Knowledge or experience in current assessment methods to inform learning
- Proven experience in cultivating a positive learning atmosphere with effective classroom management strategies (e.g., Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behavior Supports)
Relationships & Student Engagement
- Skills in establishing respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and other stakeholders
- Experience promoting student well-being and engagement
- Ability to engage with students outside the classroom as appropriate
Collaboration & Professional Practice
- Experience in collaboratively planning instruction and student support
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a school team
- Experience contributing to a shared, community-focused environment
Compensation and benefits
- Salary Range: $93,906 - $147,243 (commensurate with experience)
- Nunavut Northern Allowance for Pond Inlet, Nunavut: $24,214
- Housing: Subsidized housing is available, though sharing may be necessary.
Conditions of Employment
- Current Government of Nunavut employees must possess a valid Nunavut teaching certificate.
- Applicants from outside Nunavut should provide 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
Be advised that obtaining these documents may take several weeks. To avoid any delays in your start date, please have them prepared for submission upon job offer acceptance.
- Successful candidates must provide a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) no older than six months prior to the start date mentioned above.
- All job offers will be contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in Canada at the time of application. Only those 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 fostering a representative workforce; thus, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in alignment with the Priority Hiring Policy.
How To apply
Please submit the following documents in Word or PDF format via e-mail to jobapps@gov.nu.ca:
- Resume
- Cover letter expressing your interest and motivations
- Contact information for 3 recent professional references, including your current (or most recent) and 2 former supervisors.
- For candidates outside Nunavut, a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate
Note: Attachments exceeding 10mb will not be accepted. Ensure to include the posting number ULA 2627 12980 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.