Early 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 LicensureTraining completionMaryland EXCELS participation ♦ Support newly licensed providers with quality initiatives including Maryland EXCELS Education ♦ 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 course45-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 driver’s license, and a current car insurance policy.