Technical Assistance Specialist Early Childhood Coach

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST EARLY CHILDHOOD COACH

• Facility: THE FAMILY TREE
• Department: GENERAL
• Schedule:
  
  Shift
  - Hours Full-time
  - Day shift - 8:30am-5:00pm

The GOFCC Coach / Technical Assistance Specialist plays a critical role in expanding access to high-quality child care by supporting individuals through the entire journey of becoming licensed Family Child Care (FCC) providers. This position requires a hands‑on, relationship-driven coach who can guide participants from interest to licensure with urgency, accountability, and care.

• Provide end-to-end coaching from application to licensure.
• Monitor progress and hold participants accountable to timelines.
• Guide participants in building sustainable family child care businesses.
• Facilitate interactive workshops and trainings (both in person and virtual).
• Conduct community outreach and information sessions to recruit participants.
• Build relationships with community organizations and partners.
• Represent GOFCC at events, meetings, and community spaces.
• Serve as a liaison with the Office of Child Care.
• Collaborate with community partners.
• Maintain strong, trust-based relationships with participants.
• Travel to participants’ homes for coaching sessions.
• Accurately document work in the MCCRN data system.
• Track participant progress toward licensure, training completion, and Maryland EXCELS participation.
• Support newly licensed providers with quality initiatives, including Maryland EXCELS.

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completion of 45‑hour Child Development course.
• Completion of 45‑hour Curriculum course (Infant/Toddler, Preschool, or School‑Age).

• At least 5 years’ experience in early childhood education program, licensed child care (center and/or family child care), school‑age child care, Head Start/Early Head Start, or PreK education setting.

• Strong verbal, writing, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Maryland child care delivery system.
• Ability to communicate effectively with child care providers, peers, and other professionals.
• Ability to represent BCCCRC as appropriate in the community.
• Knowledge of software operation, including Microsoft Word, Canva, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and travel throughout Baltimore City.

• While normal business hours are 8:00/9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., this position requires some evening and Saturday hours to facilitate professional development classes. Work hours will be adjusted to maintain a 35‑hour work week.

SALARY $50 TO $53K

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