Grade 8 Teacher

Grade Assignment

Grade 8 Elementary Teacher

Kivalliq School Operations

August 20, 2026

May 28, 2026

Please note:

Start and end dates may be subject to change based on the approved school calendar.

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.

Located in the picturesque hamlet of Arviat, Nunavut, Qitiqliq Middle School serves the local community. The school has a population of approximately 200 students in a 6-8 setting with a staff of 26. The school and community are steeped in a rich history of Inuit culture.

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)

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

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 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

• Salary Range: $93,906 - $147,243 (based on experience)
• Nunavut Northern Allowance for Arviat, Nunavut: $21,113
• Subsidized Housing:
  Available but sharing may be required

• 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

• Successful candidates must provide…