*Student-Centered French Coach (P-5 Early Immersion Literacy & Math and Grades 4-9 Core French)

Annapolis Valley Regional Center for Education

Student-Centered French Coach (P-5 Early Immersion Literacy & Math and Grades 4-9 Core French)

1.00 Fte

Vacant

First Available to Permanent, Assumed Permanent and Surplus Teachers of the AVRCE

Second Available to Term Recall Round One Teachers of the AVRCE

Third Available to Term Recall Round Two Teachers of the AVRCE

Fourth Available to Employment Equity Applicants

Fifth Available to External Applicants

Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Nova Scotia Teachers' Provincial Agreement

Posting Closes Midnight, June 20th, 2025

Reporting to the Coordinator of French and Programs, the Student-Centered French Coach is a regional position dedicated to supporting student-centered literacy and mathematics planning, instruction, and assessment in elementary schools (P-5) in Early immersion programs. The student-centered coach will support Tier 1 practices in schools as well as focused, short-term intervention, Tier 2 support for identified students in literacy and math.

The role also includes supporting Grades 4-9 Core French teachers and programs in our region with planning, instruction, and assessment.

In addition to school-level support, the coach will lead regional professional learning communities, collaborate with fellow coaches and provide leadership aligned with DEECD and regional literacy/mathematics /Core French priorities. Coaches will also participate as active members on teaching support teams.

Successful Student-Centered French Immersion Coaches have understanding, knowledge, and skills in several key areas including:

• deep understanding of the grade P-5 literacy and math curriculum
• deep understanding of the grade 4-9 Core French curriculum
• comprehensive understanding of how students learn
• a strong belief that all students can be successful
• comprehensive understanding of evidence-based Tier 1 practices in instruction and assessment
• comprehensive understanding of the Neurolinguistic approach to French Second Language teaching and learning
• experience in co-teaching strategies and methods
• strategies for developing and maintaining positive relationships built on trust, and collaboration to enhance planning, problem solving, risk taking, and decision making
• ability to analyze barriers or problems and formulate recommendations that result in improved student learning and achievement
• strong oral and written communication skills (English and French)
• strong interpersonal skills
• strong planning, organization, and time management strategies to gain the maximum benefits from student-centered coaching
• effective use of technology to enhance teaching and learning
• ability to collect, enter, analyze, and interpret data to improve student learning and achievement
• demonstrated commitment to respect for diversity, inclusion, culturally responsive pedagogy, and social justice
• a commitment to professional learning and collaboration

Training/Qualifications/Experience:

• Valid Nova Scotia Teaching License, required
• A superior level of oral and written French proficiency, required
• Minimum of 5 years successful classroom teaching in French Second Language preferred
• Graduate Studies in curriculum and instruction preferred
• Prior coaching experience preferred
• Prior Early Math Intervention experience preferred
• Experience in professional development and facilitation considered an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with regional and provincial curriculum and program initiatives considered an asset
• Prior experience with Acadience, Le forêt de l’alphabet, Le sentier, Think SRSD preferred