Literacy Coach, P-2

Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE)

Literacy Coach strengthening evidence-based P–2 literacy instruction across Nova Scotia’s regional education system. Coaching teachers, leading professional learning, and using student data to improve outcomes.

Posted 8/21/2026full-time🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evidence-based literacy practices and instructional coaching for P-2 educators, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and collaborative professional development. Capable of integrating literacy instruction across various subject areas while aligning with curriculum outcomes and MTSS frameworks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Masters Degree In Literacy5 Years Teaching Experience At P-2 LevelsLeadership In Professional DevelopmentExperience With MTSS FrameworkKnowledge Of Nova Scotia Teaching Standards

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Hard Skills

Literacy AssessmentInstructional Decision-MakingCollaborative Learning TeamsEvidence-Based TeachingStructured LiteracyMetalinguistic AwarenessDisciplinary LiteracyLiteracy ScreenersBenchmark AssessmentsData Analysis

Soft Skills

Facilitation SkillsCollaborationReflective DialogueFlexible Working

Tools & Technologies

Lesson FrameworksAnchor ChartsExemplar TextsRubrics

Certifications & Qualifications

Child Abuse Register CheckCriminal Record CheckVulnerable Sector Check

Industry Keywords

P-12 EducationMTSSLiteracy InstructionCurriculum DevelopmentProfessional Learning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Enhance instructional effectiveness and positively impact student learning, achievement, and well-being across the P-12 system
Provide student-focused, collaborative support to teachers through classroom and virtual synchronous and asynchronous coaching
Engage teachers in reflective dialogue and model high-leverage instructional practices
Use student evidence to inform instructional decision-making
Support implementation of the Nova Scotia English Language Arts curriculum for Grades P–2
Provide coaching, modeling, and professional learning in evidence-based literacy practices across foundational skills, comprehension, vocabulary, and writing
Collaborate with teachers to design, co-teach, and refine literacy lessons integrating structured literacy, metalinguistic awareness, and disciplinary literacy
Guide use of literacy screeners, benchmark assessments, and short-cycle data for instruction and intervention
Model effective P–2 literacy routines, including word study, read aloud with think aloud, shared reading, guided reading, and writing workshop
Facilitate Collaborative Learning Team discussions around student work, assessment evidence, and instructional responses
Ensure strong Tier 1 instruction aligned with MTSS and support planning for Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions
Lead and contribute to regional professional development sessions for P–2 educators
Provide instructional resources such as lesson frameworks, anchor charts, exemplar texts, and rubrics aligned with curriculum outcomes
Build teacher capacity to integrate literacy instruction across science, social studies, math, and other subject areas
Help educators identify student strengths and gaps using data and plan responsive instruction
Stay current with research and disciplinary literacy
Contribute to a system-wide bank of literacy resources, strategies, and exemplars
Align expectations and curricular outcomes across schools and grade levels through horizontal and vertical planning
Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Masters Degree completed, or in progress in Literacy, Leadership, Assessment, Curriculum, or related field
Minimum 5 years experience teaching at P-2 levels
Demonstrated leadership roles in the school and region
Experience completing thorough literacy assessments on students and aligning evidence-based teaching to assessment results
In-depth knowledge of literacy processing, acquisition, and assessment
Experience working with and leading Collaborative Learning Teams and Teaching Support Teams using student data and planned responses in short cycles
Experience implementing strong literacy instruction within an MTSS framework
Successful evidence of leading and organizing professional development
Ability to foster collaboration among teachers, administrators, and/or support staff
Strong facilitation skills for leading professional learning for adults
Flexible working in various work settings and situations
Knowledge of the Nova Scotia Teaching Standards
Compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Newly hired employees must provide satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks
Current checks may be attached if less than 3 months old
Current resume and 3 professional references required with the online application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employment status: 100% Permanent
Satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks required for newly hired employees
Inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe and healthy education environment
Employment equity and encouragement of applications from under-represented groups