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 be aware that start and end dates may be adjusted based on the approved school calendar.
Application Closing Date: Open until filled
About This Opportunity
The Nunavut Department of Education, specifically the Qikiqtani School Operations, is actively seeking enthusiastic educators committed to creating effective learning environments for students in Nunavut. As an educator in this area, you will enhance student learning through culturally relevant and inclusive methods that foster community connections. This position will especially attract teachers who value:
- Collaborative teaching and learning opportunities with students, families, colleagues, and the community
- Educational practices that respect and center on cultural relevance
- Adapting instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and local contexts
- Immersion in local language, culture, and knowledge
Exhibiting resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) will be beneficial in this position and in Northern life.
About the School
Ataguttaaluk Elementary School, located in the picturesque hamlet of Igloolik, Nunavut, serves approximately 395 students in grades K-6, supported by a dedicated staff of 40. The school and its surrounding community are deeply rooted in Inuit cultural heritage.
About Education in Nunavut
The Government of Nunavut’s initiatives are informed by Inuit Societal Values. The Department of Education is committed to Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq by providing staff development through carefully crafted professional learning opportunities. Schools in Nunavut are united in their mission (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq) to enhance literacy for all students while ensuring that learning experiences are both culturally relevant and respectful. School operations across all three regions focus 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
- 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
Candidates do not need to meet every requirement; relevant experience paired with a dedication to community-focused education is highly regarded.
Language and Cultural Assets
- Proficiency in Inuktitut (both spoken and written)
- Experience with Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit-based education
- Background in bilingual or ESL teaching settings
- Experience teaching in 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
- Training or experience using current assessment methods to guide learning
- Experience in fostering a positive learning environment through effective classroom management techniques (e.g., Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behavior Supports)
Relationships & Student Engagement
- Demonstrated ability to establish respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community stakeholders
- Experience in promoting student wellbeing and engagement
- Involvement with students outside the classroom, when appropriate
Collaboration & Professional Practice
- Experience in collaboratively planning lessons and student support
- Experience as a cooperative member of a school team
- Contribution to a shared, community-focused environment
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary Range: $93,906 - $147,243 (based on experience)
- Nunavut Northern Allowance for Igloolik, Nunavut: $22,579
- Subsidized Housing: NOT available
Conditions of Employment
- Current employees of the Government of Nunavut must hold a valid Nunavut teaching certificate.
- Applicants from outside Nunavut must provide a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate from a Canadian jurisdiction acknowledged by the Nunavut Department of Education. Applications missing this documentation will not be reviewed.
Mandatory Documentation
Please be aware that obtaining these documents may take several weeks. To prevent delays in your start date, please have them ready for submission upon receiving a job offer.
- Successful candidates must provide a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) issued no more than six months prior to the proposed start date.
- All job offers will be conditional upon proof of eligibility to work in Canada at the time of application. Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted. Interviews will use the behavior descriptive model as detailed in the attached link: BehaviorDescription Interviewing (gov.nu.ca)
Employment Equity
The Government of Nunavut is dedicated to creating a representative workforce; therefore, preference will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as 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 email to jobapps@gov.nu.ca:
- Resume
- A cover letter expressing your interest and motivation
- Names of 3 recent professional references, including your current (or most recent) and 2 previous supervisors
- For applicants from outside Nunavut, a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate
Note: Attachments larger than 10mb will not be accepted. Ensure to include the posting number AES 2627 08224 B in the subject line of your email.
Posting Authorization
This job advertisement has been approved for external posting 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.