Early Learning Center Assistant Teacher I - 9hr/week schedule

Position Information

Position Title Early Learning Center Assistant Teacher I - 9hr/week schedule

Posting Category Part-Time Staff

Starting Hourly Rate Range $16.23 per hour

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 (https://www.harford.edu/about/get-to-know-harford/index.php) .

Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affirmative 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

Job Description

The Assistant Teacher I supports a classroom of approximately 20 students by implementing activities and maintaining a safe, clean classroom environment that meets or exceeds OCC regulations.

Duties include using classroom learning centers to implement activities with children; disinfecting toys: sweeping floors, wiping tables, chairs, shelves and cubbies and cleaning common areas a needed; supervising children throughout the classroom environment and encouraging positive behaviors; identifying potential classroom hazards; resolving conflicts; adhering to MSDE regulations and HCC policies; completing a minimum of six (6) hours of job related CEUs annually; and performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Applicants must possess the ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 lbs; be able to participate in physical fitness activities including walking, running, jumping, dancing, and organized games; be able to stand for at least 45 minutes in both cold and hot weather extremes; be able to complete annual continuing education units as specified by the MSDE.

This is not seasonal employment. Must be available after the summer.

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.

Required Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Required Experience

Must be able to successfully complete all required criminal background screenings

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and complete a physical examination with a negative TB test; and be able to complete annual continuing education units as specified by the MSDE.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 lbs.; participate in physical fitness activities including walking, running, jumping, dancing as well as organized games; and to stand for at least 45 minutes in both cold and hot weather extremes.

Preferred Qualifications

One year of experience working with preschool children or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience.

Hours per Week 9

General Weekly Work Schedule

Must be available to work M-F 7:00 to 8:45 and or work M-F 3:45 to 5:30

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2026-041PTS

Number of Vacancies 2

Open Date

Close Date 09/02/2026

Open Until Filled No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. *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?

2. Yes

3. No

4. *This part-time position is year-round and is not considered seasonal employment. Employees are expected to continue working after the summer months. Which statement best describes your availability?

5. I am available to work year-round, including after the summer

6. I am only seeking summer/seasonal employment.

7. *Are you able to complete a physical examination and provide a negative TB test result?

8. Yes

9. No

10. *Employment in this position requires successful completion of a criminal background screening. Are you able to meet this requirement?

11. Yes

12. No

13. *Are you available to work any of the following schedules?

14. M-F 7:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

15. M-F 3:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

16. Both M-F 7:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. AND M-F 3:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

17. I am not available to work any of these schedules

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Transcript

2. Transcript- Associate

3. Transcript- Bachelor's

4. Transcript- Doctorate

5. Transcript- Master's

6. Certificate/Licensure

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