Program Director, Child Care Apprenticeship

Program Director, Child Care Apprenticeship Position Title Program Director, Child Care Apprenticeship Posting Category Posting Category Full-Time Staff/Management Starting salary range Starting salary range $72,527-$94,285 Faculty Position (if applicable) About Harford Community College 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 affirmative action and equal employment opportunity and to ensuring diversity, equity, inclusion, and respectful work environment. In pursuit of that goal, Harford Community College will employ equal opportunity practices in all of its operations, the hiring practices for all employees, students and service providers, and all of the educational and academic programs. Harford Community College will not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, disability, gender identity, income level, language proficiency, marital status, minority health, or any other characteristic prohibited under any applicable law. Harford Community College is an EEO and ADA / ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Benefits 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 Program Director for Childcare Apprenticeships is responsible for providing strategic leadership, administration, and oversight of a statewide childcare apprenticeship program by ensuring program effectiveness, student success, regulatory compliance, and long-term sustainability. The role directs program evaluation, enrollment management, stakeholder engagement, and apprenticeship operations across multiple hubs; serves as the primary liaison with the Department of Labor ( DOL ); and collaborates with employers, community partners, and training providers to support high-quality instructional delivery and workforce development. Responsibilities include managing grants, contracts, and budgets; securing and administering funding; ensuring compliance with grant and apprenticeship requirements; overseeing curriculum, course scheduling, and instructor support; and supervising staff through hiring, performance management, professional development, and resource allocation to achieve program goals and deliver positive outcomes for apprentices and employers. Job requires travel approximately two days a week to various childcare programs throughout the state, as well as to conferences and other locations to host vendor tables. This is a full-time, grant-funded exempt position and the length of the assignment is dependent on continued funding. The Program Directors reports to the Dean of with Behavioral and Social Services and directly supports instructors. 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. Must be available to start by September 14, 2026 Required Education Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or closely related field Required Experience Minimum of five years of experience in early childhood education or related adult education Minimum of one year of leadership experience (leading taskforces, committees, projects, etc) Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of data collection and assessment Ability to network within the Early Childhood Community Ability to work in a diverse and underserved population Excellent team management and interpersonal skills Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field Grant and budget development and management experience. Knowledge of Maryland Child Care Licensing requirements Knowledge of Maryland Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship policies and procedures Experience with online instruction Hours per Week 40 - 100% General Weekly Work Schedule Job requires travel approximately two days a week to various childcare programs throughout the state, as well as to conferences and other locations to host vendor tables. Posting Number 2026-064FSFA Number of Vacancies 1 Open Date Close Date 08/19/2026 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 * Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field? Yes No * How many years of professional experience do you have in early childhood education and/or adult education? Less than 5 years

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8 or more years * How many years of leadership experience do you have (e.g., managing direct reports, leading task forces, committees, projects, or similar initiatives)? Less than 1 year

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5 or more years Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Transcript- Bachelor's Optional Documents Transcript- Doctorate Transcript- Master's Certificate/Licensure 401 Thomas Run Road Bel Air, Maryland 21015 View phone number on click.appcast.io | View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Harford Community College