POSTING DATE

2026-03-23

POSITIONS

1

SALARY

93,906 - 147,243

REFERENCE NO.

SAS 2627 03342

FTE

1.0

EMPLOYER WEBSITE

https://www.gov.nu.ca/en/education-and-schools/teach-nunavut

Categories

General Educator

Full Description

Posting #: SAS 2627 03342

Position: Classroom Teacher

School: Simon Alaittuq School

Community: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut

Grade assignment: Grade 5-6 Teacher

Region School Operations: Kivalliq School Operations

Status: 1.0 (Full Time) 1 Year Term

Start date: August 20. 2026

End Date (if Term): June 14, 2027

Please note: Start and end dates may be subject to change based on approved school calendar.

Closing date for applications: March 30, 2026

About this opportunity

The Nunavut Department of Education, Kivalliq School Operations, is seeking teachers who are committed to supporting strong learning environments for Nunavut’s students.

As a teacher in Nunavut, you will support student learning through culturally respectful, inclusive practice grounded in community relationships. This position may be a strong fit for educators who value:

• Teaching and learning alongside students, families, colleagues and community over time
• Culturally respectful, community-focused practice
• Adapting instruction to support diverse learners and local context
• Immersing themselves in local knowledge, language and culture

Resiliency, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) are assets to employment and northern life.

About the School

Located in the picturesque hamlet of Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Simon Alaittuq School serves the local community. The school has a population of approximately 130 students in a 5-6 setting with a staff of 19. The school and community are steeped in a rich history of Inuit culture.

About Education in Nunavut

The work of the Government of Nunavut is shaped by the Inuit Societal Values. The Department of Education is committed to Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq by supporting staff development through well-designed professional learning opportunities.

Nunavut schools, working together for a common cause (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq), are currently focused on improving literacy outcomes for all students and ensuring students’ learning experiences are culturally relevant and respectful. School operations in all 3 regions are committed to:

• Promotion of 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
• Valid teaching certificate recognized by, or eligible for certification in Nunavut
  (International educated teachers who do not hold a Canadian teaching certificate
  must have their credentials evaluated through Pathways To Teach Canada

Desired Qualifications

Candidates are not expected to meet every qualification; relevant experience and a commitment to community-centred education are valued.

Language and Cultural Assets

• Ability to communicate in Inuktitut (verbal and written).
• Experience supporting Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit-based education.
• Experience teaching in a bilingual or ESL environment
• Experience teaching in cross-cultural, or northern-Canada contexts

Teaching Practice & Classroom Environment

• Experience in differentiated instruction and inclusive practices
• Training or experience in evidence-based literacy development
• Training or experience using current assessment methods to guide learning
• Experience in creating a positive learning environment using classroom
  management practices and approaches (e.g. Restitution, Tribes, Positives
  Effective Behavior Supports.)

Relationships & Student Engagement

• Experience in building respectful relationships with students, families,
  colleagues, and stakeholders
• Experience in fostering student wellbeing and engagement
• Experience in engaging with students beyond the classroom, as appropriate

Collaboration & Professional Practice

• Experience in planning instruction and student supports through collaborative
  approaches
• Experience working collaboratively as part of a school team
• Experience learning and contributing in a shared, community-focused
  environment

Compensation and benefits

• Salary Range: $93,906 - $147,243 (based on experience)
• Nunavut Northern Allowance for Rankin Inlet, Nunavut: $18,517
• Subsidized Housing: Available but sharing may be required.

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants currently employed by the Government of Nunavut must hold a valid
  Nunavut teaching certificate.
• Applicants from outside Nunavut must provide a copy of a current public-school
  teaching certificate from a Canadian jurisdiction recognized by the Nunavut
  Department of Education. Applications that do not include this documentation will
  not be considered.

Mandatory Documentation

Please note that these documents may take several weeks to obtain. To ensure there are no