Teacher - Teacher Generalist, Ataguttaaluk Elementary School, Iglooli
About This Role
Posting #: AES 2627 02498 B
Position: Teacher - Elementary 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 in search of dedicated educators who are passionate about fostering supportive learning environments for students in Nunavut. As a teacher in this region, you will facilitate student learning through culturally respectful and inclusive practices built on community connections. This role may appeal to those educators who cherish:
- Engaging in teaching and learning alongside students, families, colleagues, and the broader community over time
- Culturally respectful and community-centered approaches
- Tailoring instruction to meet diverse learning needs and local contexts
- Immersing themselves in the local language, culture, and knowledge
- Resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) are advantageous traits for this position and life in the North.
About the School
Ataguttaaluk Elementary School is situated in the charming hamlet of Igloolik, Nunavut, and serves its local community. The school caters to roughly 395 students from K-6, supported by a staff of 40. Both the school and the community are rich in Inuit cultural heritage.
About Education in Nunavut
The Government of Nunavut’s work is guided by Inuit Societal Values. The Department of Education is dedicated to Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq by providing staff development through thoughtfully designed professional learning opportunities. Currently, Nunavut schools, collaborating for a shared mission (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq), are focused on enhancing literacy outcomes for all students while ensuring that their learning experiences are relevant and respectful of cultural contexts. School operations across all three regions are committed to:
- 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 who lack a Canadian teaching certificate must have their credentials evaluated through Pathways To Teach Canada)
Desired Qualifications
Candidates are not required to fulfill every qualification; relevant experience and a commitment to community-focused education are highly valued.
Language and Cultural Assets
- Proficiency in Inuktitut (both verbal and written)
- Experience in supporting education based on Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit
- Experience teaching in bilingual or ESL settings
- Experience in cross-cultural or northern Canadian educational contexts
Teaching Practice & Classroom Environment
- Experience in differentiated instruction and inclusive teaching practices
- Training or experience in evidence-based literacy development
- Training or experience in utilizing current assessment methods to inform learning
- Proven ability to create a positive learning atmosphere through effective classroom management practices (e.g., Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behavior Supports)
Relationships & Student Engagement
- Experience in developing respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and other stakeholders
- Experience in promoting student wellbeing and engagement
- Experience interacting with students outside the classroom, as appropriate
Collaboration & Professional Practice
- Experience in planning instruction and student supports through collaborative methods
- Experience working as part of a school team in a collaborative manner
- Experience learning and contributing within a shared, community-oriented environment
Compensation and benefits
- Salary Range: $93,906 - $147,243 (commensurate with experience)
- Nunavut Northern Allowance for Igloolik, Nunavut: $22,579
- Subsidized Housing: Available, though sharing may be necessary.
Conditions of Employment
- Current employees of the Government of Nunavut must possess a valid Nunavut teaching certificate.
- Applicants from outside Nunavut must provide a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate issued by a Canadian jurisdiction recognized by the Nunavut Department of Education. Applications lacking this documentation will not be considered.
Mandatory Documentation
Please be aware that acquiring these documents may take several weeks. To avoid any delays in your start date, please have them ready to submit upon receiving a job offer.
- Successful candidates will need to present 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 depend on proof of eligibility to work in Canada at the time of application. Only candidates selected for interviews will be notified. Interviews will follow the behavioral descriptive model as outlined in the attached link: BehaviorDescription Interviewing (gov.nu.ca)
Employment Equity
The Government of Nunavut is committed to building a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, in line with the Priority Hiring Policy.
How To apply
Please send the following documents in Word or PDF format via e-mail to jobapps@gov.nu.ca:
- Resume
- Cover letter detailing your interest and motivations
- Names of three recent professional references from your current (or most recent) and two previous supervisors
- For candidates outside Nunavut, a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate
Note: Attachments exceeding 10mb will not be accepted. Please mention the posting number AES 2627 02498 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 on other commercial job sites are not authorized by the Government of Nunavut, Department of Education, and Qikiqtani School Operations.