The North Hornell Elementary School is seeking an exceptional educator to serve in the dual role of Literacy Coach/Librarian for students in Prekindergarten (3-year-old program) through Grade 1. This position is designed to strengthen early literacy instruction while fostering a love of reading and learning for our youngest students.
The Literacy Coach/Librarian will provide instructional leadership, job-embedded coaching, and professional support to teachers while also managing a dynamic elementary library program that promotes literacy, inquiry, and lifelong learning.
The successful candidate must possess a thorough understanding of foundational literacy development, including oral language, phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, reading comprehension, writing development, and early assessment practices. The individual must demonstrate expertise in implementing and supporting evidence-based literacy curricula and interventions and have the ability to coach educators through collaborative planning, classroom modeling, observation, and reflective feedback.
In addition to literacy coaching responsibilities, the candidate will develop and maintain an engaging elementary library program that cultivates students' curiosity, appreciation for literature, digital literacy, and responsible use of information resources. The librarian component of the position includes planning developmentally appropriate library instruction, curating high-quality collections that support classroom learning, and promoting family engagement in reading.
Job Qualifications
Valid New York State certification as a Reading Teacher (All Grades) or equivalent NYS Reading certification.
Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience with students in Prekindergarten through Grade 2, with primary experience in PK3 through Grade 1 preferred.
Extensive knowledge of early literacy development and evidence-based instructional practices grounded in the Science of Reading.
Demonstrated expertise with early literacy curricula, assessment systems, and intervention programs.
Experience using student data to inform instruction and improve student outcomes.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to build positive relationships with teachers, students, families, and administrators.
Ability to facilitate professional learning, model instructional strategies, and coach teachers in implementing high-quality literacy instruction.
Experience integrating literacy across content areas and supporting culturally responsive instructional practices.
Knowledge of current New York State literacy initiatives and instructional expectations.
Previous experience serving as a literacy coach, instructional coach, primary level classroom teacher, teacher leader, or reading specialist.
Familiarity with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Response to Intervention (RtI), and structured literacy instructional practices.
Experience leading professional development and facilitating professional learning communities.
Position Start Date:09/01/2026
Job Number: 2025038
