Teacher - Grade 9 Generalist, Inuujaq School, Arctic Bay
About This Role
Posting #: AB 2627 14892 B
Position: Teacher – Grade 9 Generalist
School: Inuujaq School
Community: Arctic Bay, Nunavut
Grade assignment: K-12
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 eager to foster strong learning environments for students in Nunavut. As a teacher in this region, you will enhance student learning through culturally respectful and inclusive practices, deeply rooted in community relationships. This role may particularly resonate with educators who prioritize:
- Collaborative teaching and learning alongside students, families, colleagues, and the community
- Culturally respectful, community-centered practices
- Tailoring instruction to cater to diverse learners and local contexts
- Immersing themselves in local knowledge, language, and culture
- Demonstrating resiliency, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) as key assets in northern life and employment.
About the School
Inuujaq School, situated in the scenic hamlet of Arctic Bay, Nunavut, serves its local community with a student body of around 390 in a K-12 format and a dedicated staff of 39. Both the school and the surrounding community possess a rich heritage of Inuit culture.
About Education in Nunavut
The initiatives of the Government of Nunavut are guided by Inuit Societal Values. The Department of Education is devoted to Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq by facilitating staff development through thoughtfully designed professional learning opportunities. Schools across Nunavut are collaborating towards a shared goal (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq) of enhancing literacy outcomes for all students while ensuring that learning experiences are culturally relevant and respectful. School operations in 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
- 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 need not fulfill every qualification; relevant experience and a dedication to community-centered education are highly regarded.
Language and Cultural Assets
- Proficiency in Inuktitut (both verbal and written communication)
- Experience with Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit-based education
- Teaching experience in a bilingual or ESL setting
- Background in cross-cultural or northern-Canada educational contexts
Teaching Practice & Classroom Environment
- Experience with differentiated instruction and inclusive practices
- Training or experience in evidence-based literacy development
- Knowledge of current assessment methods to support learning
- Experience in fostering a positive learning atmosphere through effective classroom management strategies (e.g., Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behavior Supports)
Relationships & Student Engagement
- Proven ability to build respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and stakeholders
- Experience in promoting student wellbeing and engagement
- Engagement with students outside the classroom as appropriate
Collaboration & Professional Practice
- Experience in planning instruction and student supports through collaborative methods
- Ability to work cooperatively as part of a school team
- Willingness to learn and contribute in a shared, community-focused setting
Compensation and benefits
- Salary Range: $93,906 - $147,243 (commensurate with experience)
- Nunavut Northern Allowance for Arctic Bay, Nunavut: $25,453
- 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 delays in your start date, ensure they are ready to submit upon receiving a job offer.
- Successful candidates must present a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) dated no more than six months prior to the aforementioned 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 behavior descriptive model as described in the attached link: BehaviorDescription Interviewing (gov.nu.ca)
Employment Equity
The Government of Nunavut is committed to fostering 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
Interested candidates should submit the following documents in Word or PDF format via e-mail to jobapps@gov.nu.ca:
- Resume
- Cover letter outlining your interest and motivations
- Names of 3 recent professional references, including your current (or most recent) 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. Please reference posting number AB 2627 14892 B in the subject line of your email.
Posting Authorization
This job advertisement is approved 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.