Region School Operations: Qikiqtani School Operations

Status: 1.0 (Full-time)

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.

- 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 Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut, Inuksuit School serves the local community. The school has a population of approximately 170 students in a K-12 setting with a staff of 21. 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

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 in 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 cooperative 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)
- Subsidized Housing: Staff Housing Availablebut 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 does 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 of application.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will follow the behavior descriptive model as described in the attached link: BehaviorDescription Interviewing (gov.nu.ca)

Employment Equity

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.

Posting Authorization

This job advertisement is authorized for external postings on the Education Canada Website (educationcanada.com) job‑posting site. Postings found on other commercial job sites are not authorized by the Government of Nunavut, Department of Education and Qikiqtani School Operations.

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