Teacher - Kindergarten/Elementary, Qaqqalik School, Kimmirut NU
About This Role
Posting #: QAQ 2627 01894 B
Position: Teacher
School: Qaqqalik School
Community: Kimmirut, Nunavut
Grade assignment: 2-4
Region School Operations: Qikiqtani School Operations
Status: 1.0 (Full-time)
Start date: 8/27/2026
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, under Qikiqtani School Operations, is looking for dedicated teachers who are passionate about fostering effective learning environments for students in Nunavut. As a teacher in this region, you will enhance student learning through culturally sensitive and inclusive practices that are rooted in community relationships. This role is ideal for educators who prioritize:
- Collaborating with students, families, colleagues, and the community throughout the educational journey
- Culturally aware and community-oriented teaching methods
- Tailoring instruction to accommodate diverse learners and local contexts
- Engaging deeply with local knowledge, language, and culture
Attributes such as resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) are invaluable in both the workplace and northern living.
About the School
Situated in the scenic hamlet of Kimmirut, Nunavut, Qaqqalik School is dedicated to serving its local community. The school accommodates around 155 students in a K-12 framework with a staff of 20. It is a hub of rich Inuit cultural heritage, reflecting the history of the community.
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 providing well-structured professional development opportunities for staff. Schools in Nunavut are united in their mission (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq) to enhance literacy outcomes for all students while ensuring that their learning experiences are both culturally relevant and respectful. School operations across the three regions are focused 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 eligibility for certification in, Nunavut (Internationally educated teachers lacking a Canadian teaching certificate must have their credentials evaluated through Pathways To Teach Canada)
Desired Qualifications
Candidates need not meet every single qualification; relevant experience and a dedication to community-centered education are appreciated.
Language and Cultural Assets
- Proficiency in Inuktitut (both spoken and written)
- Experience with Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit-based education
- Background in teaching within bilingual or ESL settings
- Experience in cross-cultural or northern Canadian teaching contexts
Teaching Practice & Classroom Environment
- Experience with differentiated instruction and inclusive practices
- Training or experience in evidence-based literacy development
- Familiarity with current assessment methods to inform learning
- Proven ability to foster a positive learning atmosphere through effective classroom management strategies (e.g., Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behavior Supports)
Relationships & Student Engagement
- Experience in cultivating respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and stakeholders
- Skills in promoting student well-being and engagement
- Involvement with students outside the classroom, when appropriate
Collaboration & Professional Practice
- Experience in collaboratively planning instruction and student support
- Proven ability to work as part of a school team
- Experience in learning and contributing within a community-focused setting
Compensation and benefits
- Salary Range: $93,906 - $147,243 (commensurate with experience)
- Nunavut Northern Allowance for Kimmirut, Nunavut: $19,122
- Subsidized Housing: NOT available
Conditions of Employment
- Candidates currently working for 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 starting date, ensure you have them ready to present 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 before the designated start date.
- 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 utilize the behavior descriptive model as detailed in the attached link: BehaviorDescription Interviewing (gov.nu.ca)
Employment Equity
The Government of Nunavut is dedicated to building 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 explaining your interest and motivations
- Names of 3 recent professional references, including your current (or most recent) supervisor and 2 former supervisors.
- For applicants from outside Nunavut, a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate
Note: Attachments larger than 10mb will not be accepted. Include the posting number QAQ 2627 01894 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.