Program Instructor – JA BizTown & JA Finance Park

Posted: 11/12/2024

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