Teacher - Inuktitut Language Arts, Inuksuk High School NU

Position:
Teacher - Inuktitut Language Arts

Grade assignment: 9-12
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.

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.

Located in the picturesque hamlet of Iqaluit, Nunavut ,
Inuksuk High School serves the local community. The school has a population of approximately 450 students in a 9-12 setting with a staff of 53 . 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.

• 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 in creating a positive learning environment using classroom management practices and approaches (e.g. Restitution, Tribes, Positives Effective Behavior Supports.)

• 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

• 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

• Salary Range: $93,906 - $147,243 (based on experience)
• Nunavut Northern Allowance for Iqaluit, Nunavut : $15,016
• Subsidized Housing:
  Housing is available however sharing maybe required