How to become a literacy coach?

To be a literacy coach, you need a strong understanding of literacy instruction. You also need baseline qualifications in child development, teaching, and learning. To deliver literacy strategies, you rely on your experience with curriculum materials and instructional practices. When you become a literacy coach, you may spend your time switching between a teaching and coaching role or working specifically as a coach. The minimum qualifications tend to include a master’s degree, three years of teaching experience, and an MA Reading Specialist license. Other essential skills include communication, teamwork, and organizational skills. Schools particularly value bilingual literacy coaches.