Literacy Coach

Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE)

Literacy Coach responsible for enhancing instructional effectiveness and positively impacting student learning in Chignecto Family of Schools. Providing support to teachers and engaging in collaborative coaching.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeChignecto • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in instructional coaching and curriculum development, with a strong focus on enhancing teacher effectiveness and student achievement through collaborative support and reflective practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor Of Education DegreeMaster Of Education Degree5 Years Successful Classroom TeachingCurricular Expectations UnderstandingContent-Area Expertise

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Soft Skills

Collaborative SupportReflective DialogueInstructional Decision-Making

Industry Keywords

P-12 SystemInstructional EffectivenessHigh-Leverage PracticesStudent EvidenceCoaching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The overall purpose of the Literacy Coach is to enhance instructional effectiveness and positively impact student learning, achievement, and well-being across the P-12 system.
The coach is responsible for providing student-focused, collaborative support to teachers through classroom and virtual (synchronous and asynchronous) coaching.
The coach strengthens instructional practice by engaging teachers in reflective dialogue, modeling high-leverage practices, and using student evidence to inform instructional decision-making.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor of Education Degree;
Master of Education Degree with a focus on curriculum, or equivalent
Minimum 5 years successful classroom teaching
Deep understanding of curricular expectations.
Specific content-area expertise and/or training may be required, based on regional priorities and assignment.
Predominately demonstrated through the interview process, the candidate will be assessed on their ability to effectively deal with situations that are likely to arise.
Internal applicants must meet a minimum threshold of 70% where they do not have experience in the position.
External applicants must meet a minimum threshold of 70%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Successful applicants will be required to provide a Child Abuse Registry Check and a Criminal Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencing employment in accordance with CCRCE policies and procedures.
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the hiring process may contact Employee Health at employeehealth@ccrce.ca or 902-896-5799 to request reasonable accommodations.