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.

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:

♦   Bachelor’s 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 driver’s license, and a current car insurance policy.