Early Learning Center Teacher's Assistant

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.

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 include:

Eligible to earn paid Sick and Safe leave. Required participation in Maryland State Retirement Pension. Eligible to participate in two optional retirement plans (403b & 457b).

The ELC Teacher's Assistant 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 but are not limited to: Using classroom learning centers to implement activities with children; disinfecting toys: sweep floors, wipe tables, chairs, shelves and cubbies and clean common areas a needed; supervise children throughout the classroom environment and encourage positive behaviors, identify potential classroom hazards, resolve conflicts: adhere to MSDE regulations and HCC policies; Minimum of six (6) hours of job related CEUs completed annually; perform 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.

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

High school diploma or GED equivalent

One year of experience working with preschool children or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience. Complete physical examination with a negative TB test required.

Applicants must be at least 16 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.

Work schedule will vary based on the needs of the Early Learning Center, to be determined by the Center manager. 10-month position