Technical Asst SpeciaistEarly Childhood Coach

POSITION SUMMARY:

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.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST 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:

o Licensure

o Training completion

o Maryland EXCELS participation

Support newly licensed providers with quality initiatives including Maryland EXCELS

EDUCATION:

Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education Child Development or related field

OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Completion of:

o 45-hour Child Development course

o 45-hour Curriculum (Infant/Toddler Preschool or School-Age)

EXPERIENCE:

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

SKILLS:

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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While normal business hours are 8:00/9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (depending on time of arrival). 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.

OTHER: This position requires a personal vehicle a valid drivers license and a current car insurance policy.