Teacher - Inuktitut Teacher Generalist, Ataguttaaluk Elementary Schoo
About This Role
Posting #: AES 2627 02494 B
Position: Teacher - Inuktitut Teacher Generalist
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 on the lookout for dedicated teachers who are passionate about fostering robust learning environments for students in Nunavut. As an educator in this region, you will play a key role in enhancing student learning through practices that honor cultural respect and inclusivity, deeply rooted in community relationships. This role may appeal to those who prioritize:
- Collaborative teaching and learning with students, families, colleagues, and the community over extended periods
- Culturally respectful, community-centered educational practices
- Tailoring instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners within a local context
- Engaging with local knowledge, language, and culture
Resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) are important qualities for success in both employment and northern living.
About the School
Ataguttaaluk Elementary School is situated in the scenic hamlet of Igloolik, Nunavut, serving the local populace. The school accommodates around 395 students in a K-6 setting and is supported by a staff of 40. The institution and its community boast a rich heritage of Inuit culture.
About Education in Nunavut
The Government of Nunavut’s initiatives are influenced by Inuit Societal Values. The Department of Education is dedicated to Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq by providing staff development through thoughtfully designed professional learning experiences. Nunavut schools are united in their mission (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq) to enhance literacy outcomes for all students and to ensure that learning experiences are culturally pertinent and respectful. School operations across all three regions focus 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 candidates who lack a Canadian teaching certificate must have their credentials assessed through Pathways To Teach Canada)
Desired Qualifications
It is not expected for candidates to fulfill all qualifications; relevant experience and a dedication to community-centered education will be highly regarded.
Language and Cultural Assets
- Proficiency in Inuktitut (both verbal and written)
- Experience in facilitating Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit-based education
- Background in teaching in a bilingual or ESL environment
- Familiarity with teaching in cross-cultural or northern Canadian contexts
Teaching Practice & Classroom Environment
- Experience with differentiated instruction and inclusive teaching practices
- Training or experience in evidence-based literacy enhancement
- Knowledge or experience in utilizing contemporary assessment techniques to inform learning
- Experience in cultivating a positive learning atmosphere through effective classroom management methods (e.g., Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behavior Supports)
Relationships & Student Engagement
- Proven experience in establishing respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and stakeholders
- Background in promoting student wellbeing and engagement
- Experience in engaging with students beyond the classroom setting, as appropriate
Collaboration & Professional Practice
- Experience in collaboratively planning instruction and student support
- Ability to work harmoniously as part of a school team
- Experience in learning from and contributing to a shared, community-focused 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 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 be aware that obtaining these documents may take several weeks. To avoid any delays in your start date, ensure these are ready to present upon receiving a job offer.
- Successful candidates must submit a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) dated no more than six months prior to the indicated start date.
- All job offers will be conditional upon proof of eligibility to work in Canada at the time of application. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will adhere to the behavioral descriptive model as outlined in the attached link: BehaviorDescription Interviewing (gov.nu.ca)
Employment Equity
The Government of Nunavut is dedicated to fostering a representative workforce; hence, priority 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 submit the following documents in Word or PDF format via email to jobapps@gov.nu.ca:
- Resume
- Cover letter expressing your interest and motivations
- Contact information for 3 recent professional references, including your current (or most recent) supervisor 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. Be sure to include the posting number AES 2627 02494 B in the subject line of your email.
Posting Authorization
This job advertisement is authorized for external posting on the Education Canada Website (educationcanada.com) job-posting site. Advertisements found on other commercial job sites are not endorsed by the Government of Nunavut, Department of Education, and Qikiqtani School Operations.