Manager, Early Learning Center

Harford Community College

Bel Air (MD)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

36 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Tuition waiver

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Harford Community College seeks a qualified leader to supervise and operate the college's Early Learning Center, ensuring OCC and college standards are met. You will communicate with parents, supervise staff, manage schedules, and coordinate budget planning and field trips.

The role includes teaching duties as needed, maintaining records, and collaborating with the Finance Department to handle ELC payments. Strong regulatory knowledge and a proactive, organized approach are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education required.
Three years minimum experience supervising staff in an early childhood setting.
90 Child Education certificate and/or CDA National Credential.
CPR and First Aid certification by start of employment.
Medication Administration certification by start of employment.
Minimum of twelve hours of job-related CEUs annually.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
Knowledge of early childhood education principles.

Responsibilities

Supervise and operate the Early Learning Center in compliance with College and OCC regulations.
Communicate with parents, children and staff; ensure center is clean and organized.
Provide leadership, coaching, and staff scheduling; lead meetings and trainings.
Maintain accurate employee and student records; schedule classes in Destiny One.
Assist Finance with ELC payments; support enrollment growth and retention.
Ensure curriculums are followed and policies are implemented; provide staff feedback.
Part-time teaching or classroom assistance as needed; coordinate snacks and breakfast.
Attend monthly director and OCC meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Coaching

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Destiny One

Job description

Harford Community College ( HCC ) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we’re committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website .

Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affiirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA / ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Excellent benefits package, including 2 weeks paid college break, 15 days of sick leave, and 18 days of paid vacation. Eligible for health, vision and dental benefits, flexible spending accounts, identity theft plan, and legal benefit plan. Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance; employee paid supplemental life insurance available. Participation is required the mandatory retirement plan & two optional retirement plans are available (403b with match after 1 year & 457b). Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance. Tuition waiver for HCC classes and tuition reimbursement are also available!

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to supervise and operate a childcare/preschool center, ensuring that the center meets College and Maryland State Department of Education Office of Child Care ( OCC ) regulations. This is accomplished by communicating with parents, children and staff; ensuring that the center is clean, organized and meets College and OCC standards; provide leadership, supervision, coaching, and support to teachers and staff and creating an effective staff schedule; facilitating meetings and training sessions; maintaining accurate and complete employee and student records; scheduling classes in Destiny One and assisting parents with the registration process; and working with the Finance Department to accept all Early Learning Center ( ELC ) payments. The manager will lead efforts to increase enrollment and maintain enrollment of current families. Other duties include ensuring a professional image for staff; preparation and maintenance of annual ELC budget in conjunction with the Dean of Behavioral and Social Sciences division, planning and supervising field trips, special events and fundraising; ensuring that curriculums are followed and that programs, policies and procedures are adopted and followed; providing staff with feedback; part-time teaching in a classroom or assisting in a classroom as needed; and coordinating daily snacks and breakfast.The manager must attend monthly director meetings, and other required OCC meetings.

This is an exempt, professional staff position

Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia; non-residents are expected to relocate to meet this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Required Experience

At least three years of experience supervising staff in an early childhood education, childcare, preschool, or related setting
90 Child Education certificate and/or hold the Child Development Associate National Credential
CPR and First Aid certification required by the start of employment.
Medication Administration certificate required by the start of employment.
Minimum of twelve hours of job related CEUs completed annually

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Knowledge of health and safety regulations
Knowledge of early childhood education principles

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education
Experience with grants

Hours per Week 40 - 100%

General Weekly Work Schedule

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week exempt position. The Early Learning Center operates Monday through Friday with director hours varying within the Center’s operating schedule.

Posting Number

Posting Number 2026-077FSFA

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date

Close Date

Close Date 11/30/2026

Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you currently a resident of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia, OR are you willing to relocate?
- Yes
- No
* Will you now or in the future require employment-based visa sponsorship (including, but not limited to, OPT, H-1B, L-1, EB-2, or EB-3)to work in the United States for Harford Community College?
- No, I will not require sponsorship from Harford Community College
- Yes, I will require sponsorship from Harford Community College
* How many years of experience do you have supervising staff in an early childhood education, childcare, preschool, or related setting?
- Less than 3 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 or more years
* Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education?
- Yes
- No