FCC Licensing Coach & Child Care Growth Specialist

Maryland Nonprofits; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Nonprofits seeks a GOFCC Coach / Technical Assistance Specialist to guide aspiring Family Child Care providers from interest to licensure. The role emphasizes hands-on coaching, relationship-building, and timely progress tracking across Baltimore City.

The specialist will conduct workshops, partner with community organizations, and travel to participants’ homes while maintaining detailed documentation in MCCRN. A Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field or equivalent combination of education and 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.

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.
• Support newly licensed providers with quality initiatives including Maryland EXCELS.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Database skills

Maryland child care system

Microsoft Word

Canva

PowerPoint

Outlook

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field

OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Canva

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Maryland Nonprofits seeks a GOFCC Coach / Technical Assistance Specialist to guide aspiring Family Child Care providers from interest to licensure. The role emphasizes hands-on coaching, relationship-building, and timely progress tracking across Baltimore City.

The specialist will conduct workshops, partner with community organizations, and travel to participants’ homes while maintaining detailed documentation in MCCRN. A Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields or equivalent experience is required.