Nunavut
Salary Guide

Substitute Teacher & Classroom Supervisor Salary in Nunavut (2026 Guide)

Nunavut substitute teacher salary guide. Classroom Supervisor Daily Rate: $185-$240 CAD. Trained Sub Daily Rate: $230-$290 CAD.

$185-$240 CAD

Classroom Supervisor Daily Rate

$230-$290 CAD

Trained Sub Daily Rate

$31K-$43K CAD

Supervisor Annual Earnings

$39K-$52K CAD

Trained Annual Earnings

Iqaluit region

Highest-Paying Area

Nunavut: Salary Guide

Nunavut salary guide: Classroom Supervisor Daily Rate — $185-$240 CAD. Trained Sub Daily Rate — $230-$290 CAD. Supervisor Annual Earnings — $31K-$43K CAD. Trained Annual Earnings — $39K-$52K CAD. Highest-Paying Area — Iqaluit region. Notes specific to this Nunavut page: approximately 170 to 180 available teaching days; often 20 or more consecutive days in the same position. Nunavut province record: a separate substitute license is not required in this record; a background check is required. Cost-of-living index 145. Region: north.

Nunavut Requirements Snapshot

Legal minimums. Real success comes from exceeding them with classroom skills.

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Education Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is the minimum requirement to work as a classroom supervisor (substitute teacher) in Nunavut. A Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) is preferred and may qualify candidates for higher pay rates, but it is not required. Due to ongoing teacher shortages, District Education Authorities (DEAs) across Nunavut are actively hiring classroom supervisors who do not hold a B.Ed. degree. Classroom supervisors perform the same day-to-day duties as substitute teachers, including following lesson plans, managing classrooms, and supervising students. Candidates with post-secondary education in any field, relevant work experience with children, or educational assistant credentials may be given preference during the hiring process.

Background Check

A Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is mandatory for all substitute teachers. The check must be current and is submitted to the Department of Education or the local District Education Authority. Background checks must be completed before a candidate enters any school.

Age Requirements

Applicants must be at least 19 years of age, the age of majority in Nunavut. This requirement ensures substitute teachers are legally eligible to assume duty-of-care responsibilities in the territory's schools.

Application Process

Candidates apply directly to individual District Education Authorities (DEAs) in Nunavut to be placed on the classroom supervisor or substitute teacher roster. Most boards accept applications through their online portals or human resources departments. The typical application requires a resume, proof of education (high school diploma or higher), a current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, government-issued photo identification, and two to three professional references. Some boards may also require a brief interview or orientation session before adding candidates to their active roster. Processing times vary by board but generally range from two to six weeks.

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Practical skills training only. Actual substitute teaching authorization, certification, permits, and credentials are issued exclusively by Nunavut state and district government authorities — never by any training provider.

Succeed as a Substitute in Nunavut

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Substitute Teacher Training provides practical skills development and resources to help substitute teachers perform more effectively in the classroom. Actual substitute teaching authorization, certification, permits, and credentials are issued exclusively by government/state/provincial/district education authorities. Decisions about hiring, pay rates, assignments, and any required credentials are made solely by schools, districts, and state education authorities. Completion of our courses results in a Certificate of Completion for professional development purposes only. We do not issue, approve, or guarantee any form of certification or employment.

Substitute Teacher Training does not issue substitute teaching authorization, credentials, or employment. All decisions rest solely with state education authorities, provincial ministries, and local school districts.