Teacher - Cultural Skills Teacher, Ataguttaaluk Elementary School, Ig
About This Role
Posting #: AES 2627 04452 B
Position: Teacher - Cultural Skills 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 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, invites applications from educators dedicated to fostering strong learning environments for students in Nunavut. In this role, you will enhance student learning through culturally sensitive and inclusive practices that are rooted in community relationships. This position is particularly suited for those who value:
- Teaching and learning alongside students, families, colleagues, and the community over time
- Culturally respectful, community-oriented practices
- Adapting instruction to accommodate diverse learners and local contexts
- Immersing themselves in local knowledge, language, and culture
- Resiliency, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) are essential traits for success in this role and northern life.
About the School
Ataguttaaluk Elementary School, located in the scenic hamlet of Igloolik, Nunavut, serves the local community with approximately 395 students in a K-6 setting and a dedicated staff of 40. The school is deeply embedded in the rich history of Inuit culture.
About Education in Nunavut
The Government of Nunavut's work is guided by the Inuit Societal Values. The Department of Education is committed to Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq, supporting staff development through thoughtfully designed professional learning opportunities. Schools in Nunavut collaborate for a unified goal (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq), focusing on enhancing literacy outcomes for all students while ensuring learning experiences are culturally relevant and respectful. School operations in all three regions are dedicated to:
- 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
- Valid teaching certificate recognized by, or eligible for certification in Nunavut (Internationally educated teachers without a Canadian teaching certificate must have their credentials evaluated through Pathways To Teach Canada).
Desired Qualifications
Candidates are not required to meet every qualification; relevant experience and a commitment to community-centered education are highly valued.
Language and Cultural Assets
- Proficiency in Inuktitut (both verbal and written).
- Experience with Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit-based education.
- Experience in bilingual or ESL teaching environments.
- Experience in cross-cultural or northern Canada contexts.
Teaching Practice & Classroom Environment
- Experience in differentiated instruction and inclusive practices.
- Training or experience in evidence-based literacy development.
- Training or experience using contemporary assessment methods to guide learning.
- Experience in fostering a positive classroom environment through effective management practices (e.g., Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behavior Supports).
Relationships & Student Engagement
- Experience in cultivating respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and stakeholders.
- Experience in promoting student wellbeing and engagement.
- Experience engaging with students beyond the classroom as appropriate.
Collaboration & Professional Practice
- Experience in collaboratively planning instruction and student supports.
- Experience working as part of a school team.
- Experience 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
- Applicants currently employed by the Government of Nunavut must possess a valid Nunavut teaching certificate.
- Applicants from outside Nunavut must provide 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 these documents may take several weeks to acquire. To avoid any delays in your start date, please prepare them to submit upon receiving a job offer.
- Successful candidates must provide a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) dated no more than six months prior to the start date mentioned above.
- All job offers will be contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in Canada at the time of application. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will follow the behavior descriptive model outlined in the attached link: BehaviorDescription Interviewing (gov.nu.ca).
Employment Equity
The Government of Nunavut is dedicated to establishing 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 send the following documents in Word or PDF format via email to jobapps@gov.nu.ca:
- Resume
- Cover letter expressing your interest and motivations
- Names of three recent professional references, including your current (or most recent) supervisor and two former supervisors.
- For candidates from outside Nunavut, a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate.
Note: Attachments exceeding 10mb will not be accepted. Include the posting number AES 2627 04452 B in the subject line of your email.
Posting Authorization
This job advertisement is authorized for external postings on the Education Canada Website (educationcanada.com) job-posting site. Postings found on other commercial job sites are not authorized by the Government of Nunavut, Department of Education and Qikiqtani School Operations.