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Technical Assistance Specialist/Early Childhood Coach

The Family Tree, Inc. · Baltimore, MD · 6 days ago
EducationFull-time

About the Role

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.

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

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
  • Personal vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current car insurance policy

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

Schedule

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.

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