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Lakes Area Career Depot

The Lakes Area Career Depot is a one-stop shop for exploring careers. Use the links at the right to walk you through the steps of discovering what career is right for you, how to find your first job, or to learn more about area businesses.

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Fun & Friends Program Assistant

Fun & Friends
Job Description
Fun & Friends provides child care to children K-8 at 3 different locations: Washington Educational Services Building in Brainerd, Baxter Elementary, and Nisswa Elementary. The primary purpose of this position is to provide students with a safe, fun, and enriching summer program. As a Program Assistant, you will regularly supervise a group of children, interact and engage with the children, and prepare and lead activities, such as arts & crafts, sports, science experiments, field trips, and more. Enjoy a fun summer working with kids! Qualifications: - Must be 16 or older - Must complete and pass a background check - Ability to mediate, problem solve, and redirect students in a positive way - Support students and serve as a role model - Must be willing to obtain CPR & First Aid certification Hourly rate starts at $12.50/hr. Staff are scheduled 30 hours a week between the hours of 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. No weekends or evenings! A bonus opportunity will be available to staff who work this summer!
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and is funded in part by the Initiative Foundation, a regional foundation, and Sourcewell.