Inuktitut Language Arts Teacher, Grades 9-12, Iqaluit

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

Benefits offered by this job

Nunavut Northern Allowance

Housing available

Job summary

The Government of Nunavut's Qikiqtani School Operations invites applications for a Teacher - Inuktitut Language Arts at Inuksuk High School in Iqaluit. You will support learning through culturally respectful, community‑focused practice, with a Bachelor of Education and Nunavut teaching certificate required.

The school serves about 450 students in a 9–12 setting. This full‑time role offers a rewarding northern teaching experience and opportunities to work with families and colleagues in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree
• Valid teaching certificate recognized by, or eligible for certification in Nunavut
• 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
• 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 creating a positive learning environment using classroom management practices and approaches (e.g. Restitution, Tribes, Positive Behavior Supports)
• Experience in building respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and stakeholders
• Experience in fostering student wellbeing and engagement
• Experience engaging with students beyond the classroom
• Experience 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 setting

Skills

Inuktitut proficiency

Bilingual communication

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)

Nunavut teaching certificate

Job description

The Government of Nunavut's Qikiqtani School Operations invites applications for a Teacher - Inuktitut Language Arts at Inuksuk High School in Iqaluit. You will support learning through culturally respectful, community‑focused practice, with a Bachelor of Education and Nunavut teaching certificate required.

The school serves about 450 students in a 9–12 setting. This full‑time role offers a rewarding northern teaching experience and opportunities to work with families and colleagues in a