Early Childhood Coach & Licensing Specialist

The Family Tree, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Family Tree, Inc. is seeking a GOFCC Coach / Technical Assistance Specialist to support aspiring licensed Family Child Care providers across Maryland.

You will coach from interest to licensure, build sustainable FCC businesses, and guide participants through Maryland EXCELS participation. This role requires hands-on relationship building, travel to participants' homes in Baltimore, and collaboration with community partners.

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)

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, Maryland EXCELS participation

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Database skills

Maryland child care system knowledge

Effective communication with providers

Community representation

MS Word, Canva, PowerPoint, Outlook

Independent work

Travel within Baltimore

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Equivalent combination of education and experience

45-hour Child Development course

45-hour Curriculum (Infant/Toddler, Preschool, or School-Age)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Canva

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The Family Tree, Inc. is seeking a GOFCC Coach / Technical Assistance Specialist to support aspiring licensed Family Child Care providers across Maryland.

You will coach from interest to licensure, build sustainable FCC businesses, and guide participants through Maryland EXCELS participation. This role requires hands-on relationship building, travel to participants' homes in Baltimore, and collaboration with community partners.