Teacher - Inuktitut Teacher Generalist, Ataguttaaluk Elementary Schoo
About This Role
Posting #: AES 2627 02696 B
Position: Teacher - Inuktitut Teacher 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, operating under Qikiqtani School Operations, seeks passionate educators who are committed to offering enriching educational experiences for students in Nunavut. In this position, you will elevate student learning through inclusive and culturally responsive practices that prioritize community connections. This role may particularly attract educators who appreciate:
- Building long-term collaborations with students, families, colleagues, and the community
- Utilizing culturally sensitive and community-focused teaching methods
- Adapting instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and local contexts
- Enhancing their involvement with local language, culture, and knowledge
- Exhibiting resilience, flexibility, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) as essential qualities for success in northern environments.
About the School
Ataguttaaluk Elementary School, located in the picturesque hamlet of Igloolik, Nunavut, serves the local community. The school provides education to roughly 395 students in grades K-6 and is supported by a dedicated team of 40 staff members. The school and its community are steeped in Inuit cultural heritage.
About Education in Nunavut
The Government of Nunavut’s initiatives are guided by Inuit Societal Values. The Department of Education is dedicated to upholding the principles of Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq by offering structured professional development opportunities for its staff. Schools throughout Nunavut collaborate (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq) to improve literacy outcomes for all students while ensuring that educational experiences are relevant and respectful of cultural contexts. School operations across all three regions emphasize:
- Promotion of 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 without a Canadian teaching certificate must have their credentials evaluated through Pathways To Teach Canada)
Desired Qualifications
Candidates do not need to fulfill all qualifications; relevant experience and a dedication to community-engaged education are valued.
Language and Cultural Assets
- Proficiency in Inuktitut (both verbal and written)
- Familiarity with Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit-based education
- Experience teaching in bilingual or ESL environments
- Teaching experience in cross-cultural or northern Canadian settings
Teaching Practice & Classroom Environment
- Experience in differentiated instruction and inclusive teaching practices
- Training or experience in evidence-based literacy development
- Proficiency in current assessment methods to guide learning
- Experience creating a positive classroom environment through effective management strategies (e.g., Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behavior Supports)
Relationships & Student Engagement
- A proven history of fostering respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community members
- Experience in promoting student well-being and engagement
- Engagement with students beyond the classroom, as appropriate
Collaboration & Professional Practice
- Experience in collaboratively planning instruction and student supports
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