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POSTING DATE

n2026-05-01n

POSITIONS

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SALARY

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See Below

nREFERENCE NO.n

09-15506

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FTE

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

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Categories

nElementaryn

Physical Education

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Teacher

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Full Description

nPosting #: 09-15506n

Position: Teacher

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School: Quqshuun Ilihakvik

nCommunity: Gjoa Haven, NUn

Grade assignment: K-6

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Region School Operations: Kitikmeot School Operations

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Status: 1.0

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Start date: 8/13/2026

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End Date (if Term)

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

Closing date for applications: Open until filled

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

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

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- Teaching and learning alongside students, families, colleagues and community over time
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- Culturally respectful, community-focused practice
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- Adapting instruction to support diverse learners and local context
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- Immersing themselves in local knowledge, language and culture
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nResiliency, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) are assets to employment and northern life.n

About the School

nLocated in the picturesque hamlet of Gjoa Haven, NU, Quqshuun Ilihakvik serves the local community. The school has a population of approximately 249 students in a K-6 setting with a staff of 34. The school and community are steeped in a rich history of Inuit culture.n

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.

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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:

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- Promotion of the Inuktut Language and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangiit (Inuit Societal

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Values)

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- Community-Led Education
- Improving Student Literacy
- Inclusive Education

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Required Qualifications

nEducation & Certificationn

- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree
- Valid teaching certificate recognized by, or eligible for certification in Nunavut

n(International educated teachers who do not hold a Canadian teaching certificate must have their credentials evaluated through Pathways To Teach Canadan

Desired Qualifications

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

Language and Cultural Assets

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- 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

nTeaching Practice & Classroom Environmentn

- 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

nEffective Behavior Supports.)n

Relationships & Student Engagement

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- Experience in building respectful relationships with students, families,

ncolleagues, and stakeholdersn
- Experience in foste

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