Program Director, Child Care Apprenticeship

Position Title

Program Director, Child Care Apprenticeship

Full-Time Staff/Management

$72,527-$94,285

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.

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Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affinity 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!

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

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or closely related field

• Minimum of five years of experience in early childhood education or related adult education
• Project Management experience
• Minimum of one year of leadership experience (leading taskforces, committees, projects, etc)

• 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

• 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 Appr