What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Instructor/Teacher - Newark and surrounding areas position at Junior Achievement of Central Ohio?
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, an exciting, mini-city simulation where students get to be adults for the day and budget for themselves. JA BizTown & JA Finance Park Instructors work with volunteers, educators, and students, ensuring the simulation goes smoothly and students walk away from the day feeling accomplished.
Requirements
Educational
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Communication, Education, or related field is preferred.
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, Zoom, 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
- Assisting with the daily operations of the JA BizTown and JA Finance Park simulations.
- Simulation Prep and Reset – Ensure that the simulation space and all materials for students and volunteers are prepped and ready prior to their arrival.
- Simulation Support – Provide daily support to the JA BizTown & JA Finance Park
- Program Managers and Director including:
-- Materials – printing, distributing and collecting.
-- Volunteer Support – ensure volunteers are staying on schedule and answer any questions they have.
-- Student Support – help manage student behavior and make sure that they are completing all necessary tasks.
-- Tech support – troubleshoot common issues with technology used in the simulations.
- Student Safety & Security - 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.
- Customer Service – Provide the highest level of customer service to all visitors (volunteers, teachers, students, etc.).
- 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.
- JA BizTown and JA Finance Park are open throughout the school year (late September through June).Typically, June consists of two weeks of JA BizTown Summer Camp; instructors are required to work at least one week. Instructors work a 5.5-hour shift, 2-3 times per week, generally between 8:00am and 3:30pm.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 30 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18