Careers OLD VER - Creative Kids Academy

WHY WORK AT CKA?

Outstanding Compensation and Benefits

Awarded Top Place to Work in 2021 by the Star Tribune
Nominated Best Employer & Business in Elk River
Exceptional Child Care Discounts
Medical and Dental Insurance
401K
Supplemental Insurance
Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly Staff Appreciation Initiatives
Bonuses, Reward & Recognition Programs
2 Paid Training Days
Paid CDA Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Wellness Days
Paid Time Off
Work-life Balance
No Nights or Weekends
Mentorship, Training, Professional Development and Support
Career Advancement

See What Staff Members Say about CKA

Ms. Amber says…

"Out of all the centers I have worked at in the past, Creative Kids Academy is truly unlike anywhere else. From the creative freedom teachers are allowed, to the dedication and support of the leadership team. CKA gives you a family and benevolent feeling, compared to...

Ms. Shawn A. says…

"I have enjoyed working for Creative Kids Academy- Orono, for the last 6 years due to the children and their families. The company gives me freedom to use my creative abilities. Each classroom in our building are quite spacious to do our activities and lessons. I...

Ms. E says…

"I have enjoyed working at Creative Kids Academy located in Orono, Minnesota for almost 5 years and it has been a lot of fun. The center itself is unique in more ways than one and to have the history of the center up on the wall for everyone to see is amazing. Some...

Ms. Breanna B. says…

"I like working for Creative Kids Academy because it is small enough to be personable, like family. You're also able to build the necessary connections to children and their families to help the children thrive. Being able to help children thrive and being a huge...

Ms. Kari G. says…

"CKA Orono has been an amazing place to work. Prior to working there, I was a substitute preschool teacher. While working at CKA Orono as a long term sub, I fell in love with the place. The staff were all so open and friendly, the leadership was kind and...

Current Job Openings

A Career With a Purpose

Are you looking for a fun and rewarding career with a company you can grow with? Look no further than Creative Kids Academy – a place where every day is filled with laughter, learning, and fun. At CKA, we are committed to fostering a fun, inclusive, engaging workplace which allows staff to thrive personally and professionally.

Our goal is to offer children an environment that promotes self-confidence, self-discovery, social skills, and excitement about learning. By modeling respect, understanding, and patience, we create an environment that will bring out each child’s potential. We are committed to creating a safe, secure and healthy learning environment for children, where they are nurtured by highly experienced, loving and dedicated teachers.

Join our team today!

Why should kids have all the fun? To ring in the spring season, we hosted egg hunts for our CKA teams with various fun prizes up for grabs. Our staff unlocked their inner child and had a blast searching high and low for their prizes!

If you’re looking for a job that’s not only rewarding but also tons of fun, CKA is the right place for you. We are not your typical 9-to-5 office job – we’re a place where every day is filled with laughter, learning, and fun.

Spring-time Fun

Call or message us today for career opportunities.

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Our Mantra: Positive Energy Creates a Positive World!

Our Mission

Creative Kids Academy’s mission is to provide quality nurturing and affordable care for each and every child with creativity and academics in mind. Imagine the Possibilities…

Our Vision for Each Child

Our vision is to enable and encourage each child to reach their potential in becoming a confident leader of their community by promoting Trust, Education, Nurture, Creativity, Health, Safety, and Social Responsibility through our nurturing approach to life.

Our Core Values

- Trust – Mutual trust creates strong links to happiness, confidence, and growth.
- Education – Education starts the day you are born… Never stop learning.
- Nurture – Nurturing environment early in life creates confidence forever.
- Creativity – Imagination enables innovation.
- Health – Healthy lifestyle leads to stronger communities.
- Safety – We never compromise safety.
- Social Responsibility – Children are the future ambassadors of our world. We teach them to appreciate everyone and everything!