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 on the lookout for passionate educators who are dedicated to fostering effective learning environments for the students of Nunavut. As a teacher in this region, you will facilitate student learning through practices that are culturally respectful and inclusive, deeply rooted in community relationships. This role may appeal to educators who prioritize:
- Collaborative teaching and learning alongside students, families, colleagues, and the community
- A focus on culturally respectful and community-driven practices
- Tailoring instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and local contexts
- Engaging with local knowledge, language, and culture
- Demonstrating resiliency, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq), which are valuable traits for both employment and life in the North.
About the School
Situated in the beautiful hamlet of Pangnirtung, Nunavut, Alookie School serves the local populace. The school caters to approximately 200 students in grades K-5, supported by a staff of 25. Both the school and the community are rich in Inuit cultural heritage.
About Education in Nunavut
The work conducted by the Government of Nunavut is influenced by Inuit Societal Values. The Department of Education is dedicated to Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq, emphasizing staff development through well-structured professional learning opportunities. Schools across Nunavut are collaborating towards a shared objective (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq) to enhance literacy outcomes for all students while ensuring that learning experiences are culturally relevant and respectful. School operations in all three regions are focused on:
- 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
- A valid teaching certificate recognized by or eligible for certification in Nunavut (Teachers educated internationally who do not possess 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 greatly appreciated.
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 environments
- Experience teaching in cross-cultural or northern Canadian contexts
Teaching Practice & Classroom Environment
- Experience with differentiated instruction and inclusive practices
- Training or experience in evidence-based literacy development
- Training or experience utilizing current assessment methods to guide learning
- Experience creating a positive learning environment through effective classroom management strategies (e.g., Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behavior Supports)
Relationships & Student Engagement
- Experience building respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and stakeholders
- Experience promoting student wellbeing and engagement
- Experience interacting with students outside the classroom, as appropriate
Collaboration & Professional Practice
- Experience planning instruction and student support collaboratively
- 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 Pangnirtung, Nunavut: $19,077
- Subsidized Housing: Available, but sharing may be required
Conditions of Employment
- Current employees of the Government of Nunavut must possess a valid Nunavut teaching certificate.
- Applicants from outside Nunavut must submit 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, please have them prepared for submission upon receiving a job offer.
- Successful applicants must present a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) dated no more than six months before the indicated start date.
- 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 contacted. 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 establishing a representative workforce; therefore, 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 submit the following documents in Word or PDF format via e-mail to jobapps@gov.nu.ca:
- Resume
- Cover letter expressing your interest and motivations
- Names of 3 recent professional references, including your current (or most recent) and 2 former supervisors.
- For candidates from outside Nunavut, a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate
Note: Attachments exceeding 10mb will not be accepted. Please include the posting number ALO 2627 11329 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. Postings found on other commercial job sites are not authorized by the Government of Nunavut, Department of Education, and Qikiqtani School Operations.