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: Licensure Training completion Maryland 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 course 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 driver’s license, and a current car insurance policy.