Teacher - Generalist, Sivuniit Middle School, Igloolik

Posting #: SMS 2627 14791 B

Position: Teacher - Generalist

School: Sivuniit Middle School

Community: Igloolik, Nunavut

Grade assignment: 7-9

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 vary based on the approved school calendar.

Closing date for applications: Open until filled

About this opportunity

The Nunavut Department of Education, operating through Qikiqtani School Operations, is looking for committed educators who are enthusiastic about creating effective learning environments for students in Nunavut. In this teaching role, you will promote student learning through inclusive and culturally sensitive practices that are deeply connected to community relationships. This position is ideal for those who value:

• Collaborative teaching and learning with students, families, colleagues, and the community
• Community-driven, culturally relevant practices
• Customizing instruction to meet diverse learning needs and local contexts
• Engaging with local knowledge, languages, and traditions

Traits such as resiliency, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) are essential for excelling in this role and in northern living.

About the School

Sivuniit Middle School, located in the picturesque hamlet of Igloolik, Nunavut, serves its community by providing education for approximately 165 students in grades 7-9, supported by a dedicated team of 24 staff members. Both the school and the surrounding community are steeped in Inuit cultural heritage.

About Education in Nunavut

The initiatives of the Government of Nunavut are guided by Inuit Societal Values. The Department of Education is committed to fostering staff development through thoughtfully designed professional learning opportunities. Schools across Nunavut share a collective mission (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq) to improve literacy outcomes for all students while ensuring that their educational experiences are culturally significant and respectful. School operations in all three regions emphasize:

• Promotion of the Inuktut Language and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangiit (Inuit Societal Values)
• Community-Led Education
• Advancing 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

While not every qualification is mandatory, relevant experience and a dedication to community-centered education are highly regarded.

Language and Cultural Assets

• Proficiency in Inuktitut (both spoken and written)
• Familiarity with educational practices based on Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit
• Experience in bilingual or ESL teaching settings
• Background in teaching in cross-cultural or northern Canadian environments

Teaching Practice & Classroom Environment

• Knowledge of differentiated instruction and inclusive teaching strategies
• Training or experience in evidence-based literacy development
• Understanding or experience with modern assessment methods to guide learning
• Proven ability to create a supportive classroom atmosphere through effective management techniques (e.g., Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behavior Supports)

Relationships & Student Engagement

• Demonstrated ability to build respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and stakeholders
• Experience in fostering student well-being and engagement
• Participation with students in activities outside of the classroom, as appropriate

Collaboration & Professional Practice

• Experience in collaboratively planning instruction and student support
• Proven ability to work as part of a team

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