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...

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.