Working at The Children's Center

The Children’s Center is a leading Licensed Plus childcare center in the Lakes Region. Our dedicated staff empowers children to learn through a play-based system. Teaching professionals must have at least nine ECE credits and have classroom experience. Successful candidates must be able to pass reference and background checks.

Employment opportunities exist in the following areas:

• Teaching Positions: Apply Here
  • 1:1 for our preschool program. Current opening 9:00-12:15 on Mondays, possibly moving to two days.
  • 1:1 for our school age program. Current opening 3:15-5:45 on M-F, with possible additional hours available for school closings and vacations.
  • Brain Boost after school enrichment coordinator/teacher. M, W, F from 3:45-5:15.
  • Anticipated Toddler Teacher for October 1. Associate Degree in ECE required along with other child care licensing requirement.
  • Subs. We need subs for all programs.
• Administrative Positions: No Positions Currently Available
• Support Staff Positions: Kitchen assistant per diem subs wanted: The Children's Center is looking for per diem help in the kitchen to cover staff vacations. Hours would be 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Food prep and dishwashing experience preferred. ServSafe certification also wanted. Apply Here

Applications, resumes and cover letters may be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.    They may also be mailed to:

The Children’s Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, age or genetic information.

Touch a Truck

The Children's Center will host Touch a Truck Sunday, September 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Nick. People will have the chance to explore vehicles of all shapes and sizes, play games and go on a scavenger hunt. Food will be available for sale. Admission is free, and donations are being collected for End 68 Hours of Hunger. For a list of needed donations, visit end68hoursofhunger.org/donate/

For more information, call 569-1027.

September News

Dear Families,

As we kick off the new school year, we do have some teacher team changes and room name updates in our toddler, preschool and school age programs that I thought I would make sure to share here as an intro to our September Newsletter.

Read more: September News

Healthy Recipes, Healthy Children

What do your kids eat when they're at the center? Kitchen coordinator and cook Kelly Murphy shares some recipes and tips for healthy eating in The Children's Center Cookbook.

The book features dozens of kid-tested recipes, including meatloaf muffins, roasted broccoli and watermelon pizza.

The introductory price is $15, and proceeds will benefit the center. Get your copy in the front office today.