Teacher - Inuktitut Language Arts, Ataguttaaluk Elementary School, Ig
About This Role
Posting #: AES 2627 08224 B
Position: Teacher - Inuktitut Language Arts
School: Ataguttaaluk Elementary School
Community: Igloolik, Nunavut
Grade assignment: K-6
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, Qikiqtani School Operations, is in search of passionate educators dedicated to fostering effective learning environments for students in Nunavut. As an educator in this region, you will promote student learning through culturally appropriate and inclusive practices that are rooted in community relationships. This role may particularly appeal to teachers who prioritize:
- Collaborative teaching and learning experiences with students, families, colleagues, and the community
- Culturally respectful and community-centered educational practices
- Tailoring instruction to accommodate diverse learners and local contexts
- Immersing themselves in local language, culture, and knowledge
Demonstrating resiliency, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) will be advantageous in both this role and life in the North.
About the School
Ataguttaaluk Elementary School, situated in the scenic hamlet of Igloolik, Nunavut, serves the local community and caters to approximately 395 students from K-6, supported by a staff of 40. The school and its community are rich with Inuit cultural heritage.
About Education in Nunavut
The Government of Nunavut's work is guided by Inuit Societal Values. The Department of Education is devoted to Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq by facilitating staff development through thoughtfully designed professional learning opportunities. Nunavut schools, unified in their mission (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq), are currently focused on enhancing literacy for all students while ensuring that learning experiences are culturally relevant and respectful. School operations across all three regions are dedicated 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 lacking a Canadian teaching certificate must have their credentials evaluated through Pathways To Teach Canada)
Desired Qualifications
Candidates need not fulfill every requirement; relevant experience coupled with a commitment to community-oriented education is highly valued.
Language and Cultural Assets
- Proficiency in communicating in Inuktitut (both verbal and written)
- Experience in delivering Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit-based education
- Experience in bilingual or ESL teaching environments
- Experience teaching in cross-cultural or Northern Canada contexts
Teaching Practice & Classroom Environment
- Familiarity with differentiated instruction and inclusive practices
- Training or experience in evidence-based literacy development
- Training or experience utilizing current assessment methods to inform learning
- Experience in establishing a positive learning environment through effective classroom management practices (e.g., Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behavior Supports)
Relationships & Student Engagement
- Proven track record of building respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community stakeholders
- Experience in enhancing student wellbeing and engagement
- Experience in engaging with students outside the classroom, when appropriate
Collaboration & Professional Practice
- Experience in collaboratively planning instruction and student supports
- Experience working as a collaborative member of a school team
- Experience contributing to a shared, community-oriented environment
Compensation and benefits
- Salary Range: $93,906 - $147,243 (commensurate with experience)
- Nunavut Northern Allowance for Igloolik, Nunavut: $22,579
- Subsidized Housing: NOT available
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 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 avoid delays in your start date, please prepare them for submission upon receiving a job offer.
- Successful applicants must present a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) issued 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 shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will employ 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; therefore, preference will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in line with the Priority Hiring Policy.
How To apply
Please send the following documents in Word or PDF format via e-mail to jobapps@gov.nu.ca:
- Resume
- A cover letter expressing your interest and motivations
- Names of 3 recent professional references, including your current (or most recent) and 2 former supervisors
- For applicants outside Nunavut, a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate
Note: Attachments exceeding 10mb will not be accepted. Please include the posting number AES 2627 08224 B in the subject line of your email.
Posting Authorization
This job advertisement has been authorized for external postings on the Education Canada Website (educationcanada.com) job-posting site. Postings on other commercial job sites are not authorized by the Government of Nunavut, Department of Education and Qikiqtani School Operations.