Kitikmeot School Operations invites applications for the following: Elementary Generalist Teacher

Grade: K-6

The closing date for this competition is: September 25, 2026

Start Date:Immediately

End Date: June 14, 2027

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

The status of this position is:TERM

This position is 1.0 PY (full-time position).

The Nunavut Department of Education is committed to supporting staff development through well-designed qualified learning opportunities. Nunavut schools are currently focused on improving literacy outcomes for all students and ensuring students’ learning experiences are culturally relevant and respectful.

Located in the picturesque hamlet of Cambridge Bay, Kullik Ilihakvik Elementary School serves the community of Cambridge Bay. The school has a population of approximately 220 students in a K-6 setting with a staff of 28. The school and community are steeped in a rich history of Inuit culture.

Required qualifications

Bachelor of Education degree or Pending Degree

Teaching certification acceptable for Nunavut Teaching Certificate In the event that this competition becomes an open until filled posting, this position may be offered as a one year term under Letter of Authority.

Desired qualifications

Experience and / or training with current assessment methods

Evidence of differentiated instruction and inclusive practices

Experience and / or training in classroom management practices and the development of positive learning environments (eg. Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behavior Supports, etc.)

Cross-cultural and/or northern teaching experience

Evidence of training and / or experience in the area of Balanced Literacy

Training and / or teaching experience in an ESL environment

Evidence / experience building positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents, stakeholders





Experience working as a collegial member of the overall school team and to plan for students using a collaborative approach.

Ability to integrate local cultural values

Please note: Subsidized housing is available but sharing may be required.

The salary for certified teachers ranges from $93,906 prorated/annum. to $147,243 prorated/annum.

The Northern Allowance for Cambridge Bay is $19,716 prorated/annum.

The Department of Education, Kitikmeot School Operations is committed to:

The promotion of the Inuit language of the community, and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (Inuit Societal Values)

Local control of Education

Inclusive Education

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

Applicants from outside Nunavut must provide a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate from a jurisdiction recognized by the Nunavut Department of Education or proof of enrollment in the final year of a Canadian Bachelor of Education program. Applications that do not include this documentation will not be considered.

Current Government of Nunavut employees must hold a valid Nunavut teaching certificate and must submit a current Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) before appointment to the position can be finalized.

External applicants (not currently employed by the Government of Nunavut) must submit a current Criminal Record Check (CRC) and a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) before appointment to the position can be finalized.

Note: CRC and VSC forms expire after 6 months, please ensure these are up to date.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Only applicants short-listed for an interview will be contacted. If selected for an interview, your interview questions will follow the behavior descriptive model as described in the attached link: Behavior Description Interviewing (gov.nu.ca)

The Government of Nunavut is committed to a more representative workforce to best serve the needs of Nunavummiut. Priority will be given to Land Claims beneficiaries.

📌 Teacher: Elementary Generalist, Kullik Ilihakvik, Cambridge Bay, NU #304465
🏢 Government of Nunavut
📍 Cambridge Bay