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

Posting #: QUL 2627 14910 BPosition: School: Quluaq SchoolCommunity: Clyde River, NunavutGrade assignment: K-12Region School Operations: Qikiqtani School OperationsStatus: 1.0 (Full-time)Start date: 8/20/2026End 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 opportunityThe Nunavut Department of Education, Qikiqtani School Operations, is seeking a Learning Coach who is committed to supporting strong learning environments for Nunavut’s students. As a Learning Coach in Nunavut, you will support instructional practice and student learning through relationships grounded in community. The Learning Coach is a trusted guide, facilitator, and co-learner who models and supports the use of effective, evidence-based instructional practices in literacy. Learning Coaches work alongside classroom teachers to refine practice through classroom observation, coaching, and mentoring.This position may be a strong fit for professionals who value:      •    Building long-term relationships with students, families, colleagues, and            community      •    Supporting instructional planning and classroom practice      •    Working within the local context      •    Collaborating with school staff to strengthen student outcomes      •    Engaging with local knowledge, language, and culture Resiliency, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) are assets to employment and northern life. About the SchoolLocated in the picturesque hamlet of Clyde River, Nunavut, Quluaq School serves the local community. The school has a population of approximately 360 students in a K-12 setting with a staff of 41. The school and community are steeped in a rich history of Inuit culture. About Education in NunavutNunavut 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 Qaujimajatuqangit (Inuit            Societal Values)      •    Community-Led Education      •    Improving Student Literacy      •    Inclusive Education The work of the Government of Nunavut is shaped by the Inuit Societal Values, principles and concepts of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit. The Department of Education is committed to Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq by supporting staff development through well-designed professional learning opportunities.  Required QualificationsEducation & Certification      •    Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree      •    Minimum of three (3) years of classroom teaching experience      •    Experience teaching in a bilingual or ESL environment      •    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 QualificationsCandidates 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 teaching in cross-cultural, or northern-Canada contexts      •    Experience supporting Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit-based education Teaching Practice and Classroom Environment       •    Training or experience in evidence-based literacy instruction, structured            literacy, and data-based decision-making      •    Experience supporting educators in the implementation of formative            assessment and differentiated instruction      •    Experience in early literacy instruction and beginning reading            development      •    Experience implementing and analyzing formative and summative            assessments, including reporting practices      •    Experience in differentiated instruction and inclusive practices      •    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)      •    Proficiency in the use of educational technology  Relationships and 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 and professional practice       •    Experience planning, facilitating, modeling, or coaching professional            learning for adult educators      •    Experience working as part of a school team or in a leadership role at the            school, regional, or Territorial level Compensation and Benefits      •    Salary Range: $93,906 - $147,243 (based on experience)      •    Nunavut Northern Allowance for Clyde River, Nunavut: $22,978      •    Subsidized Housing: Available but sharing may be required.. 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 DocumentationPlease 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 EquityThe 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 ApplyPlease submit the following documents in Word or PDF format by e-mail to jobapps@gov.nu.ca:      •    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 QUL 2627 14910 B in the subject line of your email.  Posting AuthorizationThis 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 Qikiqtani School Operations.