Teacher - Elementary Generalist, Alookie School, Pangnirtung, NU
About This Role
Posting #: ALO 2627 11329 B
Position: Teacher – Elementary Generalist
School: Alookie School
Community: Pangnirtung, Nunavut
Grade assignment: K-5
Region School Operations: Qikiqtani School Operations
Status: 1.0 (Full-time)
Start date: August 27, 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 seeking enthusiastic educators committed to creating impactful learning experiences for students in Nunavut. In this role, you will enhance student learning through culturally respectful and inclusive practices that are deeply linked to community relationships. This position may resonate with teachers who value:
- Collaborative teaching and learning with students, families, colleagues, and the community
- A commitment to culturally respectful and community-oriented practices
- Adapting instruction to accommodate diverse learners and local contexts
- Engaging with local knowledge, language, and culture
- Exhibiting resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq), which are essential traits for both career and life in the North.
About the School
Located in the picturesque hamlet of Pangnirtung, Nunavut, Alookie School serves around 200 students from grades K-5, supported by a dedicated staff of 25. The school and 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 focused on Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq, highlighting staff development through well-organized professional learning opportunities. Schools across Nunavut are collaborating towards a unified goal (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq) to improve literacy outcomes for all students while ensuring that learning experiences are culturally relevant and respectful. School operations in all three regions emphasize:
- Promotion of the Inuktut Language and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangiit (Inuit Societal Values)
- Community-Led Education
- Enhancement of 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 (Teachers educated internationally who lack 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 valued.
Language and Cultural Assets
- Proficiency in Inuktitut (both spoken and written)
- Experience in education grounded in Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit
- Experience teaching in bilingual or ESL settings
- Experience teaching in cross-cultural or northern Canadian environments
Teaching Practice & Classroom Environment
- Experience with differentiated instruction and inclusive practices
- Training or experience in evidence-based literacy development
- Training or experience in using current assessment methods to facilitate learning
- Experience fostering a positive learning atmosphere using effective classroom management strategies (e.g., Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behavior Supports)
Relationships & Student Engagement
- Experience in building respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and stakeholders
- Experience promoting student wellbeing and engagement
- Experience interacting with students beyond the classroom, as appropriate
Collaboration & Professional Practice
- Experience in collaboratively planning instruction and student support
- Experience working as part of a school team
- Experience contributing to a community-focused environment
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