Title: Program Instructor – JA BizTown & JA Finance Park

Area: Junior Achievement of Central Ohio Learning Center of Columbus (Columbus, OH) or Junior Achievement of Central Ohio Learning Center of Newark (Newark, OH)

Status: Part-Time, Hourly

Hourly Wage: $18 an hour

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. Program Instructors work with volunteers, educators, and students ensuring that the simulation operates monthly and students achieve a sense of accomplishment.

Primary 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.
Qualifications (required)
-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
-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
Qualifications (desired)
-Bachelor’s Degree (preferred, not required) in Business, Communication, Education, or related field