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Are you Outgoing? Friendly? Responsible? Dependable? Energetic? Do you LOVE KIDS, parents, and playing? We have an exciting opportunity for YOU!
Kids Wonder is an Intentional Play Center dedicated to developing the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional skills of children from 0-6. We are located in Centennial near Arapahoe High School, in a 13,000 square foot space that includes a large toddler play area, a classroom, a pretend town, gift shop, snack bar, party space, inflatables, and big blue blocks – so much fun for Lil’ones.
PART-TIME SHIFTS AVAILABLE: Weekday and Weekend 9-5pm shifts. 15-20/hrs max.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Training Provided.
- Must have a great personality, be friendly and bubbly, and a smile on your face.
- Must be able to communicate and interact with small children and their parents in a caring and engaging way.
- Must be able to assist, manage, host and clean for parties and events.
- Must be able to book birthday parties, classes, and promote community partners.
- Must be the FACE of Kids Wonder, answer calls, help in emergencies, help receive/stock goods and clean and maintain play facility.
- Must be willing to travel to work in inclement weather.
- Job is very physical and you must be able to stand for long periods of time, walk around facility for supervision, squat, bend, kneel for a variety of tasks. Job requires a lot of cleaning, picking up toys, redirecting kids for safety, and smiling at cute babies.
- This is by no means an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements or working tasks associated with this job description. Kids Wonder reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks are performed when circumstances change.
- Pay includes tips and bonuses.
- This job is perfect for someone who is very friendly, responsible, can multi-task all with a smile on their face and joy in their heart!
Applicants must be able to pass a background check to work with children.
Interested? Excited? Questions? Email us at info@kidswonder.net . Tell us about yourself, what kind of hours you’d like, and why you’d like to work at Kids Wonder. We're looking forward to hearing from you!
Play Expectations
- No Outside Food, Drinks or Gum
- No Shoes, Clean Socks ONLY!
- No Sharp Objects or Weapons
- Only Children are Allowed on Inflatables
- Healthy Kids, Please!
- Make New Friends
- Listen to Team Members
- Play Safely
- Play Kindly
- Ask for Help, if Needed
- No Strollers
- For safety we ask that adult bags and/or diaper bags be kept in cubbies
Vendors
Our vendors (many local) have been carefully selected for high quality, health and safety, social responsibility and civic involvement. A big thank you for their contribution in making Kids Wonder a great place to play! If you see something online that is not carried in the play center, let us know and we'll see what we can do!
Community Partners
Happy Kids, Healthy Families, Strong Community
Community is not just a place, it’s a feeling of belonging that brings us together and makes us stronger! At Kids Wonder, we understand the incredible value of a strong community, and we are continuously looking for ways to give back to ours. We provide a safe and fun place for families to connect, and we also provide many resources and opportunities for those within the community. Here are some of the wonderful community resources that Kids Wonder provides:
We are honored to collaborate with Developmental Pathways, a Colorado nonprofit whose mission is to provide support and enrichment for individuals with disabilities. Through the Developmental Pathways program, children with disabilities are given three free visits to Kids Wonder as a form of respite and as a way to promote community inclusion!
Another initiative that we are proud to be a part of is the Littleton Public School’s School to Work Alliance Program. This program is a collaborative effort between Littleton Public Schools and the Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation with the goal of assisting young adults with finding meaningful employment in their community. Kids Wonder proudly offers internships and employment opportunities to individuals within this program!
Kids Wonder proudly offers a discount for individuals who are a part of the Colorado Kids Belong program. This program is a nonprofit committed to dramatically improving the experiences and outcomes of kids in foster care. If you are eligible, please let us know to receive the discount!
You Are Not Alone is an incredible community outreach program with the goal of providing support, community, and mental health support to mothers. Kids Wonder proudly promotes and connects mothers to this group as a way to ensure that moms in our community are aware of the resources that they provide!
If you feel that your organization or company has something to offer the children and families of Kids Wonder, please contact kristi@kidswonder.net.
About Us
Meet Cameron and Kristi Swen: the dedicated owners of Kids Wonder, a Colorado family-owned and family-centered business. They say she’s the creativity and heart of the center and he is the brains and brawn. What they have created together is magic! What started in 2016 as a MBA homework assignment, they dreamt, curated, and brought to life in 2019. An intentional play center for kids that focused on physical, intellectual, social, and emotional skill building for kids up to 6 years old.
Cameron has a wealth of experience in corporate strategic marketing and business strategy. He spent over 20 years working in national and international businesses. His MBA from Colorado State and his serious DIY skills allow him to not only be the Business Manager but also our painter, our engineer, our IT guy and Web developer, plumber, and builder of all Kristi’s ideas.
Prior to the inception of Kids Wonder, Kristi was a master teacher and administrator who dedicated 23 years to young people and adults. She was a consultant for the Department of Education and an Outreach Manager for a nonprofit encouraging social and emotional learning in schools. Now, as the General Manager of Kids Wonder, Kristi manages the day-to-day operations and staff, is the imagination behind the center, and the curriculum developer.
Together, they have four young-adult children and enjoy spending their time together outdoors. Kristi and Cameron are committed to fostering an environment of happy kids, healthy families, and a strong community. Kids Wonder inspires children to create, think, imagine, and grow through simple play. Come experience the magic that Kristi and Cameron have created at Kids Wonder!