TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST 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.
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
- 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
Qualifications
- 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
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.
Additional Information
LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.
We offer impact, growth, support, competitive compensation, comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs. LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.