Grade assignment: K-12 Region School Operations: Qikiqtani School OperationsStatus: 1.0 (Full-time)End Date (if Term): 6/21/2027Please note: Start and end dates may be subject to change based on approved school calendar.Closing date for applications: Open Until FilledAbout this opportunityThe Nunavut Department of Education, Qikiqtani School Operations, is seeking teachers who are committed to supporting solid 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 timeCulturally respectful, community-focused practiceAdapting instruction to support diverse learners and local contextImmersing themselves in local knowledge, language and cultureResiliency, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) are assets to employment and northern life.About the SchoolLocated 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 NunavutThe 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:School operations in all 3 regions are committed to:Promotion of the Inuktut Language and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangiit (Inuit Societal Values)Required QualificationsEducation & CertificationBachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degreeValid teaching certificate recognized by, or eligible for certification in Nunavut(International educated teachers who do not hold a Canadian teaching certificateCandidates are not expected to meet every qualification; relevant experience anda commitment to community-centred education are valued.Language and Cultural AssetsAbility to communicate in Inuktitut (verbal and written).Experience supporting Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit-based education.Experience teaching in a bilingual or ESL environmentExperience teaching in cross-cultural, or northern-Canada contextsTeaching Practice & Classroom EnvironmentExperience in differentiated instruction and inclusive practicesTraining or experience in evidence-based literacy developmentTraining or experience using current assessment methods to guide learningExperience in creating a positive learning environment using classroom management practices and approaches (e.G. Restitution, Tribes, Positives Effective Behavior Supports.)Relationships & Student EngagementExperience in building respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues,



and stakeholdersExperience in fostering student wellbeing and engagementExperience in engaging with students beyond the classroom, as appropriateCollaboration & Professional PracticeExperience in planning instruction and student supports through collaborative approachesExperience working collaboratively as part of a school teamExperience learning and contributing in a shared, community-focusedCompensation and benefitsSalary Range: $93,906 - $147,243 (based on experience)Nunavut Northern Allowance for Sanirajak, Nunavut : $23,561Subsidized Housing: Available but sharing may be required.Conditions of EmploymentApplicants 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 DocumentationPlease 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 timeThe 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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