Teacher - Generalist Teacher, Qaqqalik School, Kimmirut NU
About This Role
Posting #: QAQ 2627 03011 B
Position: Teacher
School: Qaqqalik School
Community: Kimmirut, Nunavut
Grade assignment: 6-12
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 on the lookout for dedicated teachers who are passionate about fostering positive learning environments for students in Nunavut. As an educator in this region, you will facilitate student learning through culturally respectful and inclusive practices that are rooted in community connections. This role is ideal for individuals who appreciate:
- Collaborating with students, families, colleagues, and community over time
- A culturally respectful, community-centered approach to education
- Adjusting instruction to accommodate diverse learners and local contexts
- Engaging deeply with local knowledge, language, and culture
Possessing qualities like resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) will be beneficial for both your employment and life in the North.
About the School
Situated in the scenic hamlet of Kimmirut, Nunavut, Qaqqalik School caters to the local populace. This K-12 institution has around 155 students and employs a staff of 20. The school and its community have a profound connection to Inuit culture.
About Education in Nunavut
The Government of Nunavut’s initiatives are influenced by Inuit Societal Values. The Department of Education is dedicated to Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq by offering professional development through thoughtfully designed learning opportunities for staff. Schools across Nunavut are united in their mission (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq) to enhance literacy outcomes for all students while ensuring that the learning experiences are both culturally relevant and respectful. School operations across all 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 without a Canadian teaching certificate must have their credentials evaluated through Pathways To Teach Canada)
Desired Qualifications
Candidates are not expected to 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)
- Experience in supporting education based on Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit
- Teaching experience in bilingual or ESL settings
- Background in cross-cultural or northern Canada teaching contexts
Teaching Practice & Classroom Environment
- Experience with differentiated instruction and inclusive teaching practices
- Training or experience in evidence-based literacy development
- Familiarity with current assessment methods to inform learning
- Ability to foster a positive learning environment using effective classroom management practices (e.g. Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behavior Supports)
Relationships & Student Engagement
- Proven experience in building respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and stakeholders
- Engagement in promoting student wellbeing and involvement
- Experience interacting with students outside the classroom as appropriate
Collaboration & Professional Practice
- Experience in collaboratively planning instruction and support for students
- Contribution as part of a school team in a collaborative manner
- Participation in a shared, community-focused learning environment
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
- Current employees of the Government of Nunavut must possess a valid Nunavut teaching certificate.
- Applicants from outside Nunavut are required to submit a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate from a recognized Canadian jurisdiction as acknowledged by the Nunavut Department of Education. Applications missing 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 you have them ready upon receiving a job offer.
- Successful candidates must provide a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) dated within six months of 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 contacted. Interviews will follow the behavior descriptive model as outlined in the attached link: BehaviorDescription Interviewing (gov.nu.ca)
Employment Equity
The Government of Nunavut is devoted to fostering a representative workforce and will prioritize 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 email to jobapps@gov.nu.ca:
- Resume
- Cover letter detailing your interest and motivations
- Names of 3 recent professional references from your current (or most recent) supervisor and 2 former supervisors.
- For candidates outside Nunavut, a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate
Note: Attachments exceeding 10mb will not be accepted. Include the posting number QAQ 2627 03011 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.