Program Instructor – JA BizTown & JA Finance Park

Posted: 11/12/2024
Education

Job Title  Program Instructor – JA BizTown & JA Finance Park
Work Environment  Office
FT/PT Status  Part-time hourly
FSLA Status  Non-Exempt
Pay scale  This position pays $18 per hour.
 


Job Purpose 
Junior Achievement of Central Ohio is seeking part-time program instructors to guide 5th & 8th grade students through JA BizTown & JA Finance Park, exciting learning experiences where students get to be adults for the day and run a mini-city simulation or budget and spend for themselves. JA BizTown and JA Finance Park Instructors work with volunteers, educators, and students ensuring that the simulation operates smoothly, and students achieve a sense of accomplishment.

Qualifications 
Educational  Bachelor's Degree (preferred, not required) in Business, Communication, Education, or related field
Experience  Experience in a child friendly environment working with school aged students; ability to create strategies to balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting, works well in a team environment; computer skills; proficiency in customer service including problem-solving, decision-making, troubleshooting and communication skills.
Specialized Knowledge  Oral and written communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the Google Suite of applications, including Google Sites. Should possess outstanding presence, self-confidence, enthusiasm, and be comfortable engaging with all levels of stakeholders.
 

Principle Responsibilities 
● Assist with the daily operations of the JA BizTown and JA Finance  
Park simulations. 
● Ensure that the simulation space and all materials for students and volunteers are prepared and ready prior to student arrival. 
● Provide daily support to the JA BizTown and/or JA Finance Park 
● Assists Program Managers and/or Director with printing, distributing and collecting materials 
● Assist with Training Volunteers, supporting volunteers during the simulation, answering volunteer questions 
● Proactively facilitate positive student learning experiences, monitor, support and help manage student behavior to ensure students complete all necessary tasks. ● Troubleshoot common issues with technology used in the simulations. ● Assist with the orderly unloading and loading of buses upon arrival and departure, escort students into secure space, verify student numbers on arrival and departure. 
● Provide the highest level of customer service to all visitors (volunteers, teachers, students, etc.). 
● Assist with responsibilities at reception desk, as needed 
● TEAMWORK! – Look for opportunities to support teammates and ask for support when needed to ensure that a high level of quality is maintained across all areas through communication and collaboration. 
Additional Information: 
- JA BizTown and JA Finance Park are open throughout the school year (late September through June). JA may offer JA BizTown Summer Camp during two weeks in June. 
- Instructors work a 5.5-hour shift, 2-3 times per week, generally between 8:00am and 3:30pm.
 


Physical Demands (ADA Compliance)
Activity  Occasionally  Frequently  Consistently
Walking    x  
Sitting    x  
Pushing  x    
Pulling  x    
 

Climbing  x    
 

Stooping x    
Kneeling x    
Reaching x    
Manual Dexterity     x
Use of Hands     x
Talking     x
Lifting- Under 50lbs   x  
Lifting- Over 50lbs x    
Hearing- Normal  
conversation		     x
Hearing- Other sounds     x
Vision- Acuity, near     x
Vision-Acuity, far     x
Vision- Color vision   x  
Driving   x  
 

Program Instructor – JA BizTown & JA Finance Park
Junior Achievement of Central Ohio

 

 

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NEWARK, OH 43058
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