Early Childhood Education, Senior Program Director

3 weeks ago

Rockville, Maryland, United States Montgomery College Full time
Job Description

Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, has an immediate need for a Part-time Senior Program Director for the Early Childhood Education Alternative Certification Program (ECACP). The work schedule is 30 hours a week, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays hours. This is a Non-Bargaining, Exempt, Grade 35 position. Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, diversity, and inclusiveness. This position is currently eligible for telework 1 day a week. This eligibility is subject to change based on the needs of the unit.

This is a temporary position with benefits funded through June 30, 2025. Employment continuation beyond this period is contingent upon need and funding.

Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Direct the Early Childhood Education Alternative Certification Program in partnership with Education and Social Sciences and WDCE at Montgomery College.
  • Collaborate with Early Childhood Programs countywide and statewide (centers), family childcare providers, Montgomery County Public Schools, and Maryland State Department of Education.
  • Consult with deans, chairs, and directors regarding the scheduling of credit and noncredit classes necessary for program completion.
  • Collaborate with WDCE to recruit and assign program faculty and staff. Schedule part-time faculty trainings and other professional development opportunities.
  • Observe WDCE faculty teaching and provide feedback.
  • Lead curriculum development and assessment efforts as required.
  • Collaborate with the Office of Business Services and the Office of Grants and Sponsored Programs regarding budget monitoring, procurement, and grant administration and compliance efforts.
  • Visit childcare centers, Early Childhood Education (ECE) organizations, and ECE settings to facilitate partnerships and recruitment.
  • Coordinate student advising efforts related to the program.
  • Serve as point of contact for ECACP program, engaging with state and local internal and external partners. Disseminate information to faculty, staff, and administrators as necessary.
  • Manage grants and submit reports and other communications as required. Conduct routine grant outcome assessment. Collaborate with WDCE in the development, coordination, and delivery of grant-funded ECE/WDCE initiatives.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in early childhood education, child development or a related field OR the equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
  • Three years of experience teaching or counseling in a two or four-year college and demonstrated leadership or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Possess a current or previously obtained teaching certification from any state.
  • Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Two years of program management experience, preferably in a higher education setting.
  • Two years of experience managing grants, including engaging in budget monitoring, reporting, and compliance activities.
  • Experience recruiting, managing, and evaluating staff.
Hiring Range $95,791 to $131,713/annually. Initial salary placement is based on candidate experience and internal equity. Please include a complete resume including all relevant and related work experience.

Application Process:
  • Click Here to apply online
  • Initial salary placement is based on internal equity and relevant candidate experience. Please include a complete resume/application including all relevant or related experience.
  • Online applications must be received by August 22, 2024
  • For consideration, you must: (optional)
    Include dates of employment in your application or attachment;

    Submit a cover letter along with an un-official copy of your transcripts from your highest degree earned.
As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:
  • Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).
  • For international degrees, you must provide US degree equivalency verified by a nationally recognized credential evaluation service.
  • Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery College and may have earnings restrictions, per state law.
Our benefits package includes: generous paid vacation, sick, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at or We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.

Closing Date

Thursday, August 22, 2024

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