Teacher - Jr. Generalist, Aqsarniit Middle School

Teacher - Jr. High Generalist, Aqsarniit Middle School

Grade assignment: 6-8
Region School Operations:
Qikiqtani School Operations

Status: 1.0 (Full-time)

Start date:

August 27,2026

End Date (if Term):
December 18, 2026

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

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.

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 Iqaluit, Nunavut
, Aqsarniit Middle School serves the local community. The school has a population of approximately 320 students in a 6-8 setting with a staff of 41
. 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 Inuit Societal Values. The Department of Education is committed to 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)

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 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

Compensation and benefits

• Salary Range: $93,906 - $147,243 (based on experience)
• Nunavut Northern Allowance for Iqaluit, Nunavut: $15,016

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 offer.

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.

How To apply

Please submit the following documents in Word or PDF format by e-mail to

• Cover letter stating your interest and motivations
• Names of 3 recent professional references, from your current (or most recent) and 2 former supervisors
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