Grade K-8 Classroom Teacher #299048

Government of Nunavut; Chesterfield Inlet; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized Housing

Job summary

Victor Sammurtok School in Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut seeks a Grade K-8 Classroom Teacher to join a community-centered learning environment. The role emphasizes culturally respectful instruction, inclusive practices, and collaboration with families and colleagues to support student success.

Applicants should hold a B.Ed. and a valid Nunavut teaching certificate; international credentials must be evaluated through Pathways To Teach Canada.

Qualifications

• Education & Certification
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree
• Valid teaching certificate recognized by Nunavut; those educated internationally must be evaluated through Pathways To Teach Canada

Responsibilities

• Support student learning through culturally respectful, inclusive practice grounded in community relationships.
• Contribute to building strong learning environments for Nunavut’s students.
• Engage with students, families and community to foster literacy and well-being.

Skills

Inuktitut communication

Bilingual/ESL experience

Cross-cultural education

Community relationship building

Education

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree

Valid teaching certificate recognized by Nunavut

Job description

Categories

General Educator

Full Description

Posting #: VSS 2627 13782

Position: Grade K-8 Classroom Teacher

School: Victor Sammurtok School

Community: Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut

Grade assignment: K-12
Region School Operations: Kivalliq School Operations

Status: 1.0 (Full Time) Term

Start date: As soon as possible

End Date (if Term): June 7, 2027

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

Closing date for applications: November 16, 2026

About this opportunity

The Nunavut Department of Education, Kivalliq 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 Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut, Victor Sammurtok School serves the local community. The school has a population of approximately 100 students in a K-12 setting with a staff of 22. 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)


• Community-Led Education


• Improving Student Literacy


• Inclusive Education

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 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 collaborative approaches


• Experience working collaboratively as part of a school team


• Experience learning and contributing in a shared, community-focused environment

Compensation and benefits

• Salary Range: $93,906 - $147,243 (based on experience)


• Nunavut Northern Allowance for Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut: $23,147


• 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 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 Kivalliq School Operations.