Technical Assistance Specialist/Early Childhood Coach
About The Position
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. The Technical Assistance Specialist works directly with participants to: Navigate the Office of Child Care Family Child Care (FCC) licensing process, Build sustainable family child care businesses, Achieve participation in Maryland EXCELS, Successfully launch and operate high-quality programs. This role is part of the statewide Growing Opportunities for Family Child Care (GOFCC) initiative.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience
- Completion of: 45-hour Child Development course, 45-hour Curriculum (Infant/Toddler, Preschool, or School-Age)
- 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.
- Strong database 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.
Responsibilities
- 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 info 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, Maryland EXCELS participation
- Support newly licensed providers with quality initiatives including Maryland EXCELS
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
