Lakes and Pines Community Action Council is hiring a Program Secretary for our Mora office. This position is responsible for meeting the Agency’s mission as a team member by performing a variety of high-level clerical tasks by supporting department procedures and operations to ensure efficient, timely, and professional delivery of Lakes and Pines Services. The Program Secretary will perform clerical tasks, without direct supervision, and will be responsible for some decision-making. Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm. High school diploma or GED required; post-secondary degree preferred or at least 2 years of experience in the secretarial field. Position is Full Time. Benefits of this job include: ● Full salary range is $19.35 - $24.46 per hour, starting range is dependent on qualifications. (Potential for raise at 6 months and annually thereafter). ● Thirteen (13) paid holidays, which includes a floating holiday ● Earn two hours of annual leave and two hours of sick leave for every 40 hours worked in the first year ● Up to 5% retirement contribution match after meeting enrollment requirements ● Multiple opportunities for training and advancement within the organization Lakes and Pines is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request. Full job description and application are available at www.lakesandpines.org. Applications are due October 10th, 2025 by 4:30p.m. at this address: 1700 Maple Avenue East, Mora, MN 55051. Resumes are not accepted.
Application deadline is Friday, October 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM

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Program Secretary

Lakes and Pines CAC, Inc. is seeking a highly organized and motivated Executive Secretary to join our Administration team. This position provides direct support to the Administration Team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and efficient communication across the Agency. What You’ll Do (see Job Description for full list of job duties): • Executive Secretary is full-time Monday through Friday from 9:00a.m. – 5:30p.m.; Salary range is $24.35 - $32.46 (starting salary is dependent upon qualifications). • Providing high-level administrative support, preparing correspondence, and managing records. • Supervising Administrative Specialist, Receptionist, Custodian, and other designated staff. • Coordinating meetings, calendars, travel, and training events. • Managing office operations including supplies, filing systems, mailings, facility security, and vendor contracts. • Ensuring compliance with agency policies, fiscal procedures, and document retention standards. • Supporting agency communications, emergency preparedness planning, and professional development for staff. Qualifications: • High School Diploma or equivalent. • 3+ years of related administrative experience. • Valid Driver’s License and ability to pass a BCA background study. • Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Proficiency in managing sensitive information with discretion. • Ability to work effectively across socio-economic and cultural differences. Why Join Us? • Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team serving the community. • Opportunities for training, growth, and mentorship. • Employee Assistance Program, vacation and sick leave, 13 paid holidays (including one floating holiday), Retirement with 5% match after meeting enrollment requirements, Health Insurance 100% premium paid for Employee (including a Health HSA option), Dental Insurance- 100% premium paid for Employee and Business travel reimbursed at the Federal IRS rate. 👉 How to Apply: Submit your employment application or resume in person, via mail or to lap@lakesandpines.org by 4:30p.m Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Lakes & Pines is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.
Application deadline is Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM

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Executive Secretary

As a Classroom Teacher, you will be: Responsible for implementing a pre-school classroom of up to twenty children. Duties include providing classroom supervision on a daily basis, conducting one home visit per child, and three parent-teacher conferences for enrolled families. We are excited to offer you: • $22.50 per hour • Medical, dental, and life insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Retirement with 5% match after meeting enrollment requirements • Vacation and sick leave • 13 paid holidays, including one floating holiday • Work mileage reimbursement at the current Federal rate • Education reimbursement opportunities and professional development opportunities Qualifications: • Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education • More than one year of experience working with children ages 0-5 • Must have reliable transportation • Must have valid driver’s license and current auto insurance coverage in compliance with Minnesota State guidelines on the vehicle used for work related travel • Ability to effectively work across differences, especially socio-economic and cultural differences For more information, questions, full job description and/or application please call our office at (320) 679-1800 or visit our website at www.lakesandpines.org/employment. Applications are accepted until position is filled to 1700 Maple Avenue E, Mora, MN 55051. Resumes are not accepted. Lakes and Pines is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.
Position is open until filled.

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Classroom Teacher

As an Early Head Start Assistant Classroom Teacher, you will be: Responsible for developing and implementing Child Development Plans (CDPs) for a classroom of up to eight infants and/or toddlers. Duties include providing classroom supervision on a daily basis, assisting with required home visits and participating in three parent-teacher conferences and one enrollment meeting, two of which are offered in the family’s home. We are excited to offer you: • $21.47 per hour • Medical, dental, and life insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Retirement with 5% match after meeting enrollment requirements • Vacation and sick leave • 13 paid holidays, including one floating holiday • Work mileage reimbursement at the current Federal rate • Education reimbursement opportunities and professional development opportunities Qualifications: • Position requires an infant/toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or higher. • Less than one year of experience • Experience working with children ages 0-5 • Must have reliable transportation • Must have valid driver’s license and current auto insurance coverage in compliance with Minnesota State guidelines on the vehicle used for work related travel • Ability to effectively work across differences, especially socio-economic and cultural differences For more information, questions, full job description and/or application please call our office at (320) 679-1800 or visit our website at www.lakesandpines.org/employment. Applications are accepted until position is filled to 1700 Maple Avenue E, Mora, MN 55051. Resumes are not accepted. Lakes and Pines is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request. For more information, questions, full job description and/or application please call our office at (320) 679-1800 or visit our website at www.lakesandpines.org/employment. Applications are accepted until position is filled to 1700 Maple Avenue E, Mora, MN 55051. Resumes are not accepted. Lakes and Pines is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.
Position is open until filled.

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Early Head Start Assistant Classroom Teacher

As a Float Teacher, you will be: Assisting in classrooms of up to twenty preschool children. Duties include providing classroom supervision on a daily basis during teachers’ breaks, providing coverage when other teaching staff are on leave, assisting with the classroom and home visits if needed, and performing various other duties. We are excited to offer you: • $21.47 per hour • Medical, dental, and life insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Retirement with 5% match after meeting enrollment requirements • Vacation and sick leave • 13 paid holidays, including one floating holiday • Work mileage reimbursement at the current Federal rate • Education reimbursement opportunities and professional development opportunities Qualifications: • Position requires a preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential within one year of hire- Lakes and Pines provides training opportunities to obtain this • Less than one year of experience • Experience working with children ages 0-5 • Must have reliable transportation • Must have valid driver’s license and current auto insurance coverage in compliance with Minnesota State guidelines on the vehicle used for work related travel • Ability to effectively work across differences, especially socio-economic and cultural differences For more information, questions, full job description and/or application please call our office at (320) 679-1800 or visit our website at www.lakesandpines.org/employment. Applications are accepted until position is filled to 1700 Maple Avenue E, Mora, MN 55051. Resumes are not accepted. Lakes and Pines is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.
Position is open until filled.

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Float Teacher

As a Head Start Assistant Classroom Teacher, you will be: Responsible for implementing a pre-school classroom of up to twenty children. Duties include providing classroom supervision on a daily basis, conducting one home visit per child, and three parent-teacher conferences for enrolled families. We are excited to offer you: • $21.47 per hour • Medical, dental, and life insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Retirement with 5% match after meeting enrollment requirements • Vacation and sick leave • 13 paid holidays, including one floating holiday • Work mileage reimbursement at the current Federal rate • Education reimbursement opportunities and professional development opportunities Qualifications: • Position requires a preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential within two years of hire- Lakes and Pines provides training opportunities to obtain this • Less than one year of experience • Experience working with children ages 0-5 • Must have reliable transportation • Must have valid driver’s license and current auto insurance coverage in compliance with Minnesota State guidelines on the vehicle used for work related travel • Ability to effectively work across differences, especially socio-economic and cultural differences For more information, questions, full job description and/or application please call our office at (320) 679-1800 or visit our website at www.lakesandpines.org/employment. Applications are accepted until position is filled to 1700 Maple Avenue E, Mora, MN 55051. Resumes are not accepted. Lakes and Pines is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.
Position is open until filled.

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Head Start Assistant Classroom Teacher

As a Head Start Assistant Classroom Teacher, you will be: Responsible for implementing a pre-school classroom of up to twenty children. Duties include providing classroom supervision on a daily basis, conducting one home visit per child, and three parent-teacher conferences for enrolled families. We are excited to offer you: • $21.47 per hour • Medical, dental, and life insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Retirement with 5% match after meeting enrollment requirements • Vacation and sick leave • 13 paid holidays, including one floating holiday • Work mileage reimbursement at the current Federal rate • Education reimbursement opportunities and professional development opportunities Qualifications: • Position requires a preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential within two years of hire- Lakes and Pines provides training opportunities to obtain this • Less than one year of experience • Experience working with children ages 0-5 • Must have reliable transportation • Must have valid driver’s license and current auto insurance coverage in compliance with Minnesota State guidelines on the vehicle used for work related travel • Ability to effectively work across differences, especially socio-economic and cultural differences For more information, questions, full job description and/or application please call our office at (320) 679-1800 or visit our website at www.lakesandpines.org/employment. Applications are accepted until position is filled to 1700 Maple Avenue E, Mora, MN 55051. Resumes are not accepted. Lakes and Pines is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.
Position is open until filled.

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Head Start Assistant Classroom Teacher

As a Home-Based Educator, you will be: Responsible for providing weekly home visits of a minimum of 1 ½ hours per family for a caseload of up to twelve families with prenatal to five-year-old children, and conducting Family Play Day experiences as designated by the Program. Duties include assisting families in developing a comprehensive approach to school readiness. This position fosters parent/child relationships and recognizes that the parent is the child’s primary teacher and advocate. We are excited to offer you: • $22.15 per hour • Medical, dental, and life insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Retirement with 5% match after meeting enrollment requirements • Vacation and sick leave • 13 paid holidays, including one floating holiday • Work mileage reimbursement at the current Federal rate • Education reimbursement opportunities and professional development opportunities Qualifications: • Position requires a preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential within two years of hire- Lakes and Pines provides training opportunities to obtain this • Less than one year of experience • Experience working with children ages 0-5 • Must have reliable transportation • Must have valid driver’s license and current auto insurance coverage in compliance with Minnesota State guidelines on the vehicle used for work related travel • Ability to effectively work across differences, especially socio-economic and cultural differences For more information, questions, full job description and/or application please call our office at (320) 679-1800 or visit our website at www.lakesandpines.org/employment. Applications are accepted until position is filled to 1700 Maple Avenue E, Mora, MN 55051. Resumes are not accepted. Lakes and Pines is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.
Position is open until filled.

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Home-Based Educator

As a Supervising Classroom Teacher, you will be: Responsible for leading and supervising a team to provide a positive learning environment for sixteen-month to five-year-old children, maximizing the involvement of families to support the learning process. Duties include providing classroom supervision on a daily basis, conducting two home visits per child and three parent-teacher conferences for enrolled families, acting as a liaison between the main office and the assigned classroom and maintaining the inventory of supplies. We are excited to offer you: • $24.56 per hour • Medical, dental, and life insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Retirement with 5% match after meeting enrollment requirements • Vacation and sick leave • 13 paid holidays, including one floating holiday • Work mileage reimbursement at the current Federal rate • Education reimbursement opportunities and professional development opportunities Qualifications: • Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or Bachelor’s Degree in related field • More than one year of experience • Experience working with children ages 0-5 • Must have reliable transportation • Must have valid driver’s license and current auto insurance coverage in compliance with Minnesota State guidelines on the vehicle used for work related travel • Ability to effectively work across differences, especially socio-economic and cultural differences • Supervisory, administrative, and communication skills to supervise 4 to 7 other employees For more information, questions, full job description and/or application please call our office at (320) 679-1800 or visit our website at www.lakesandpines.org/employment. Applications are accepted until position is filled to 1700 Maple Avenue E, Mora, MN 55051. Resumes are not accepted. Lakes and Pines is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.
Position is open until filled.

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Supervising Classroom Teacher

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.