Manager, Early Learning Center

Position Information Position Title Manager, Early Learning Center Posting Category Full-time Faculty Starting salary range $61,996-$80,595 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 Affine 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. 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 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. 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