Due to a recent expansion of services, Lakes and Pines’ Head Start has created new positions and is looking for dedicated and caring people to join their team as Lead Center Teachers. Lead Center Teachers are responsible for implementing activities/educational opportunities that provide for children’s individual achievement. They are responsible for the direct supervision of the Classroom Teacher and Assistant Classroom Teacher, and for the day to day operation of the site. The Lead Center Teacher position requires an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, or an Associate’s Degree in a related field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education with experience teaching preschool aged children. Must be Teacher qualified under DHS Rule #3, and have experience working with preschool children.

This is a full time position with competitive salary and full benefits. Benefit package includes medical, dental, life insurance, retirement with 5% match, vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays per year, and work mileage reimbursement at the current government rate. Lakes and Pines is able to provide education reimbursement opportunities for approved education plans.

For information, job description, and application contact Lakes and Pines C.A.C., Inc., an Equal Opportunity Employer, 1700 Maple Avenue East, Mora, MN 55051-1227; (320) 679-1800 x138 or www.lakesandpines.org. Reasonable accommodations made upon request. Minorities, women, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. All applicants are required to complete an agency application.

Location: Chisago City, Cloquet, and Mora Centers
Application deadline is August 18, 2017, at 4:00 p.m.

Head Start is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented person to join their team as a Program Data Systems Coordinator. This position is responsible for maintaining confidentiality and professionalism while submitting reports, entering data, and maintaining records. Position requires a High School Diploma or equivalency. Must possess a 2 year degree in Information Technology or equivalency, or 5 years paid experience in the Information Technology field.

This is a full time position with competitive salary and full benefits. Benefit package includes medical, dental, life insurance, retirement with 5% match, vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays per year, and work mileage reimbursement at the current government rate. Lakes and Pines is able to provide education reimbursement opportunities for approved education plans.

For information, full job description, and application contact Lakes and Pines C.A.C., Inc., an Equal Opportunity Employer, 1700 Maple Avenue East, Mora, MN 55051-1227; (320) 679-1800 x138 or www.lakesandpines.org. Reasonable accommodations made upon request. Minorities, women, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. All applicants are required to complete an agency application.

Application deadline is August 18, 2017, at 4:00 p.m.

Head Start is looking for a dedicated and caring person to join their team as a Home Visitor. Home Visitors assist children and families with school readiness activities, co-planned with parents, to prepare them for school and life during weekly home visits and regular socializations. Home Visitors help families with goal setting and resource acquisition to support their efforts towards self-reliance. Home Visitors empower parents to be their child's first and most important teacher. Position requires a minimum of a Home Visiting CDA. Preferred education includes a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, Early Childhood Licensure, or Child Development Associates (CDA) Credential. Must have experience working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, willingness to work with parents and children in home and classroom settings, be sensitive to the lifestyles and needs of low-income clientele, and must be a team player.

This is a full time position with competitive salary and full benefits. Benefit package includes medical, dental, life insurance, retirement with 5% match, vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays per year, and work mileage reimbursement at the current government rate. Lakes and Pines is able to provide education reimbursement opportunities for approved education plans.

For information, job description, and application contact Lakes and Pines C.A.C., Inc., an Equal Opportunity Employer, 1700 Maple Avenue East, Mora, MN 55051-1227; (320) 679-1800 x138 or www.lakesandpines.org. Reasonable accommodations made upon request. Minorities, women, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. All applicants are required to complete an agency application.

Office Location: Moose Lake, MN
Application deadline is August 25 2017, at 4:00 p.m.

      In accordance with federal and state laws, Lakes and Pines CAC is an equal opportunity employer, contractor and provider of services. The Agency will maintain a policy of non– discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. All aspects of employment within the Agency will be governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, public assistance status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity,status as a parent, familial status, or in a local human rights commission or any other legally protected status.

      If an applicant needs reasonable accommodations for the employment application process, please contact Lakes and Pines either by phone, mail, email or in person and request such consideration. (Such as sign language, interpreter, materials in large print, accessibility)

      Individuals are encouraged to complete an Employment Application form whether or not a vacancy currently exists. Employment applications will be kept on file for one year and will be considered for appropriate job vacancies.