Nunavut Education Jobs – 40 Openings This Week

Gr. K-6 English as Second Language Teacher #303072
Government of Nunavut —Naujaat, NU
- $93,906–$147,243 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- English
- Education
11d
Gr. 3 Classroom Teacher #302476
Government of Nunavut —Naujaat, NU
- $93,906–$147,243 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Education
- Bachelor's
Gr 10-11 Student Support Teacher & ELA Teacher #300888
Government of Nunavut —Rankin Inlet, NU
- $93,906–$147,243 a year
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Education
- Bachelor's
Teacher - Teacher Generalist, Ataguttaaluk Elementary School, Iglooli #301887
Government of Nunavut —Igloolik, NU
- $93,906–$147,243 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Education
- Bachelor's
Teacher - ELA, Iglulik High School, Igloolik, NU #301896
Government of Nunavut —Igloolik, NU
- $93,906–$147,243 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- High school diploma or GED
- Education
Teacher - Grade Eight Generalist, Peter Pitseolak School, Kinngait NU #299873
Government of Nunavut —Kinngait, NU
- $93,906–$147,243 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- High school diploma or GED
- Education
Teacher - Generalist, Arnaqjuaq, Sanirajak, NU #299709
Government of Nunavut —Sanirajak, NU
- $93,906–$147,243 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Education
- Bachelor's
Grade 4 Classroom Teacher #302414
Government of Nunavut —Arviat, NU
- $93,906–$147,243 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Education
- Bachelor's
Teacher - Student Support Teacher, Quluaq School, Clyde River NU #299582
Government of Nunavut —Clyde River, NU
- $93,906–$147,243 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Education
- Bachelor's
Teacher - Literacy Lead Teacher, Inuksuit, Qikiqtarjuaq, NU #299929
Government of Nunavut —Qikiqtarjuaq, NU
- $93,906–$147,243 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Education
- Bachelor's
Teacher - Elementary Generalist, Quluaq School, Clyde River NU #299718
Government of Nunavut —Clyde River, NU
- $93,906–$147,243 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Education
- Bachelor's
Gr. 1 Classroom Teacher #299910
Government of Nunavut —Baker Lake, NU
- $93,906–$147,243 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Education
- Bachelor's
Teacher - Jr. High Generalist, Inuujaq School, Arctic Bay #301566
Government of Nunavut —Arctic Bay, NU
- $93,906–$147,243 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- High school diploma or GED
- Education
Grade 1 Classroom Teacher #303058
Government of Nunavut —Rankin Inlet, NU
- $93,906–$147,243 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Education
- Bachelor's
11d
Gr. 1 Classroom Teacher #300885
Government of Nunavut —Rankin Inlet, NU
- $93,906–$147,243 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Education
- Bachelor's
Teacher - Primary Inuktitut Teacher, Nuiyak School, Sanikiluaq #302635
Government of Nunavut —Sanikiluaq, NU
- $93,906–$147,243 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Education
- Bachelor's
Teacher - Inuktitut Generalist, Inuujaq School, Arctic Bay #301802
Government of Nunavut —Arctic Bay, NU
- $93,906–$147,243 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Education
- Bachelor's
Gr. 1 Classroom Teacher #299781
Government of Nunavut —Naujaat, NU
- $93,906–$147,243 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Education
- Bachelor's
Teacher: SH Math Kugluktuk High School, Kugluktuk, NU #300331
Government of Nunavut —Kugluktuk, NU
- $93,906–$147,243 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- High school diploma or GED
- Education
Teacher - Generalist, Inuujaq School, Arctic Bay #301803
Government of Nunavut —Arctic Bay, NU
- $93,906–$147,243 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Education
- Bachelor's

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Gr. K-6 English as Second Language Teacher #303072

Government of Nunavut -
Naujaat, NU

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Job details

Full-time
$93,906–$147,243 a year
11 days ago

Qualifications

Bilingual
English
Education
Bachelor's
Classroom experience
Training & development
Teaching

Full job description

Posting Date

2026-07-22

Positions

Salary

93,906-147,243

Reference No.

TUS 2627 07943 B

FTE

1.0

Employer Website

https://www.gov.nu.ca/en/education-and-schools/teach-nunavut

Full Description

Posting #: TUS 2627 07943 B

Position: Teacher

School: Tusarvik Elementary School

Community: Naujaat, Nunavut

Grade assignment: K-6 – English as a Second Language Teacher
Region School Operations: Kivalliq School Operations

Status: 1.0 (Full Time) Indeterminate

Start date: 8/13/2026

End Date (if Term):

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

Closing date for applications: open until filled

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 Naujaat, Nunavut, Tusarvik Elementary School serves the local community. The school has a population of approximately 275 students in a K-6 setting with a staff of 30. 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 Naujaat, Nunavut: $21,894

Subsidized Housing: Is NOT available.

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.

How To apply

Please submit the following documents in Word or PDF format by e-mail to [email protected]:

Resume

Cover letter stating your interest and motivations

Names of 3 recent professional references, from your current (or most recent)

and 2 former supervisors.

For candidates outside Nunavut, a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate

Note: Attachments over 10mb will not be accepted.

Please include the posting number TUS 2627 07943 B in the subject line of your email.

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.

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Gr. K-6 English as Second Language Teacher #303072

Gr. 3 Classroom Teacher #302476

Gr 10-11 Student Support Teacher & ELA Teacher #300888

Teacher - Teacher Generalist, Ataguttaaluk Elementary School, Iglooli #301887

Teacher - ELA, Iglulik High School, Igloolik, NU #301896

Teacher - Grade Eight Generalist, Peter Pitseolak School, Kinngait NU #299873

Teacher - Generalist, Arnaqjuaq, Sanirajak, NU #299709

Grade 4 Classroom Teacher #302414

Teacher - Student Support Teacher, Quluaq School, Clyde River NU #299582

Teacher - Literacy Lead Teacher, Inuksuit, Qikiqtarjuaq, NU #299929

Teacher - Elementary Generalist, Quluaq School, Clyde River NU #299718

Gr. 1 Classroom Teacher #299910

Teacher - Jr. High Generalist, Inuujaq School, Arctic Bay #301566

Grade 1 Classroom Teacher #303058

Gr. 1 Classroom Teacher #300885

Teacher - Primary Inuktitut Teacher, Nuiyak School, Sanikiluaq #302635

Teacher - Inuktitut Generalist, Inuujaq School, Arctic Bay #301802

Gr. 1 Classroom Teacher #299781

Teacher: SH Math Kugluktuk High School, Kugluktuk, NU #300331

Teacher - Generalist, Inuujaq School, Arctic Bay #301803

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