Field-Based Early Childhood Coach & Trainer

The Family Tree; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Family Tree is seeking an Early Childhood Coach to support licensed child care programs across Baltimore City through individualized coaching, professional development, and quality improvement initiatives. The role emphasizes evidence-based practices like Practice-Based Coaching and FAN, with on-site and virtual visits.

Responsibilities include supporting quality ratings, accreditation pursuits, and collaboration with providers, schools, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field is required.
• Completed 3-credit courses in Child Development and Curriculum/Methods with 45 clock hours each.

Responsibilities

• Support centers in advancing Maryland EXCELS quality ratings and accreditation efforts.
• Plan on-site and virtual coaching visits, observations, and reflective conversations.
• Provide coaching to increase knowledge for inclusive, high-quality care.
• Deliver professional development aligned with MSDE Core of Knowledge.
• Develop and maintain quality improvement plans and documentation.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Data management familiarity

Maryland EXCELS knowledge

Provider collaboration

Facilitation and presentation

Relationship-building

Program quality analysis

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field

3-credit Child Development course (45 clock hours)

3-credit Curriculum/Methods course (45 clock hours)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Canva

Job description

The Family Tree is seeking an Early Childhood Coach to support licensed child care programs across Baltimore City through individualized coaching, professional development, and quality improvement initiatives. The role emphasizes evidence-based practices like Practice-Based Coaching and FAN, with on-site and virtual visits.

Responsibilities include supporting quality ratings, accreditation pursuits, and collaboration with providers, schools, and community partners.