High School Fine Arts and Music, Arnaqjuaq, Sanirajak,NU Position: High School Fine Arts and Music Teacher
Grade assignment: 7-12
Region School Operations: Qikiqtani School Operations
Status: 1.0 (Full-time)
Start date: August 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, Qikiqtani 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 Sanirajak, Nunavut , Arnaqjuaq School serves the local community. The school has a population of approximately 380 students in a K-12 setting with a staff of 38 . 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)
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
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 workplace 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
Compensation and benefits Salary Range: $93,906 - $147,243 (based on experience)
Nunavut Northern Allowance for Sanirajak, Nunavut : $23,561
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 delays in your start date, please have them ready to provide upon receipt of a job offer.
Successful candidates must provide a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) dated no more than six months prior to the start date as indicated above.
All job offers will be contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in Canada at time The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.

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