POSTING DATE

2026-03-30

POSITIONS

1

SALARY

93,906 - 147,243

REFERENCE NO.

VSS26276595

FTE

1.0

EMPLOYER WEBSITE

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

Categories

General Educator

Full Description

Posting #: VSS 2627 6595

Position: Grade 5-6 Classroom Teacher

School: Victor Sammurtok School

Community: Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut

Grade assignment: Classroom Teacher

Region School Operations: Kivalliq School Operations

Status: 1.0 (Full Time) Indeterminate

Start date: August 13, 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: April 6, 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 Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut, Victor Sammurtok School serves the local community. The school has a population of approximately 100 students in a K-12 setting with a staff of 22. 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 Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut: $23,147

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 ens