Grade K-8 Classroom Teacher #299048

Posting Date 2026-11-06 Positions 1 Salary 93,906-147,243 Reference No. VSS262713782 FTE 1.0 Employer Website https://www.gov.nu.ca/en/education-and-schools/teach-nunavut #### **Categories** General Educator #### **Full Description** **Posting #:** **VSS 2627 13782** Position: **Grade K-8 Classroom Teacher** School: **Victor Sammurtok School** Community: **Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut** Grade assignment: **K-12** Region School Operations: **Kivalliq School Operations** Status: **1.0 (Full Time) Term** Start date: **As soon as possible** End Date (if Term): **June 7, 2027** *Please note: Start and end dates may be subject to change based on approved school calendar.* **Closing date for applications:** **November 16, 2026** **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 **Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut**, **Victor Sammurtok School** serves the local community. The school has a population of approximately **100** students in a **K-12** setting with a staff of **22**. 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 **Desire