Teacher - Numeracy Lead Support Teacher, Ataguttaaluk Elementary Scho
About This Role
Posting #: AES 2627 14357 B
Position: Teacher - Numeracy Lead Support Teacher
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 might change based on the approved school calendar.
Closing date for applications: Open until filled
About this opportunity
The Qikiqtani School Operations within the Nunavut Department of Education is on the lookout for dedicated educators who are passionate about fostering robust learning environments for students in Nunavut. In your role as a teacher, you will enhance student learning through culturally respectful and inclusive methods that are rooted in community relationships. This role is ideal for those who appreciate:
- Collaborating in teaching and learning with students, families, colleagues, and the community over time
- Culturally respectful and community-oriented practices
- Tailoring instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and local contexts
- Engaging deeply with local knowledge, language, and culture
- Resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) are valuable traits for thriving in this employment and northern lifestyle.
About the School
Situated in the beautiful hamlet of Igloolik, Nunavut, Ataguttaaluk Elementary School serves the local populace. The school accommodates around 395 students across grades K-6 and employs a staff of 40. The institution and the community are rich in Inuit culture and history.
About Education in Nunavut
The Government of Nunavut's initiatives are shaped by the Inuit Societal Values. The Department of Education is dedicated to Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq, actively supporting staff development through well-structured professional learning opportunities. Schools in Nunavut collaborate towards a unified goal (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq) of enhancing literacy outcomes for all students while ensuring culturally relevant and respectful learning experiences. The school operations across all three regions are focused on:
- 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 eligible 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 are not expected to fulfill every qualification; relevant experience and a commitment to community-centered education are highly regarded.
Language and Cultural Assets
- Proficiency in Inuktitut (both verbal and written)
- Experience in education that supports Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit principles
- Background in teaching within bilingual or ESL contexts
- Experience in cross-cultural or northern Canada educational environments
Teaching Practice & Classroom Environment
- Familiarity with differentiated instruction and inclusive practices
- Training or experience in evidence-based literacy development
- Experience employing current assessment methods to steer learning
- Proven ability to create a positive learning atmosphere through effective classroom management strategies (e.g., Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behavior Supports)
Relationships & Student Engagement
- History of building respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and stakeholders
- Experience promoting student well-being and engagement
- Involvement with students beyond the classroom setting, as appropriate
Collaboration & Professional Practice
- Experience in collaboratively planning instruction and student support
- Ability to work cooperatively within a school team
- Contribution to a shared, community-focused learning environment
Compensation and benefits
- Salary Range: $93,906 - $147,243 (dependent 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 possess a valid Nunavut teaching certificate.
- Candidates from outside Nunavut are required to provide 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 prevent any delays in your start date, ensure you have them prepared upon receiving a job offer.
- Successful candidates must present a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) dated within six months before the start date listed above.
- All job offers will be contingent on proof of eligibility to work in Canada at the time of application. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will utilize the behavior descriptive model as outlined in the attached link: BehaviorDescription Interviewing (gov.nu.ca)
Employment Equity
The Government of Nunavut is dedicated to forming a representative workforce; thus, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
How To Apply
Please email the following documents in Word or PDF format to jobapps@gov.nu.ca:
- Resume
- Cover letter expressing your interest and motivation
- Names of three recent professional references from your current (or most recent) and two previous supervisors
- For applicants outside Nunavut, include a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate
Note: Attachments exceeding 10mb will not be accepted. Include posting number AES 2627 14357 B in the subject line of your email.
Posting Authorization
This job advertisement is approved 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.