TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST EARLY CHILDHOOD COACH

Location: Baltimore, MD
Job Type: Full-time - Day shift - 8:30am-5:00pm
Posted: Today

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.

SALARY: $50 TO $53K

Who We Are:

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.

What We Offer:

• Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.

• Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.

• Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.

• Benefits: Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.

Why LifeBridge Health?

With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.

Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY—where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.

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. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.