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Title: JA Program Manager, Curriculum and Content

Area: Junior Achievement of Central Ohio Learning Center of Columbus (Columbus)

Status: Full-time, salaried, exempt

Salary: $55-60K

Job Summary:

Increases engagement with JA Curriculum and Content learning experiences through frequent outreach to educational partners. Assures program expansion and quality. Develops new relationships with education partners at various levels. Maintains excellent educator, volunteer, and internal team relations. Implements and coordinates daily operations of programs, including administrative program procedures. Facilitates educator info sessions and training in individual, small group, and large group settings. Oversees in-person and/or virtual program events.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for successful implementation and expansion of assigned programs across JA of Central Ohio counties.
• Steward and strengthen existing educator relationships and collaborate with colleagues to develop new educator partnerships at the school administrator and teacher levels.
• Develop deep knowledge of JA USA curricula for areas of responsibility aligned with local priorities. Use this knowledge to evaluate program quality and fit for various learning scenarios and to recruit and train educators and volunteers.
• Use available technology platforms to provide timely and relevant educator resources and training.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across organizational areas to ensure effective program implementation and reporting while ensuring a high-quality JA experience for educators, students, and volunteers.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in shared database system to facilitate reporting of educator/volunteer/class information.
• Ensure educator and volunteer partners receive all necessary resources, including up-to-date program kits and access to all necessary online resources.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

You have the following experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Communication, Education, or a related field
• At least two years of relevant experience in an educational setting
• Teaching experience preferred
• Database experience preferred
• Curriculum development is a plus

You have the following attributes and interpersonal skills:

• Excellent presentation skills for small and large group settings
• Oral and written communication skills
• Outstanding presence, self-confidence, and enthusiasm, and comfort engaging with all levels of stakeholders
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Organized and detail-oriented

You have the following technical skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Zoom, and the Google Suite of applications, including Google Sites

Physical Requirements:

• Stationary positioning: The ability to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods of time
• Computer use: Frequent, repetitive use of hands and fingers for typing, mouse usage, and operating office machinery (copiers/scanners)
• Vision and communication: Ability to view a screen for long periods and communicate via phone or in person
• Mobility: Occasional walking within the office to meetings, printers, restrooms
• Light lifting: Moving items such as documents, kits, files, and personal items, usually weighing 15 pounds or less

Why this opportunity is exciting for you!

• We offer a competitive compensation package and strong, evolving benefits program:
  • Accrual-based PTO with new hires starting at 19 days per year
  • 11 paid holidays + paid winter break closure
  • Voluntary life insurance and long-term disability
  • Paid parental leave (for moms and dads)
  • 401(k) + discretionary employer contribution
  • Health insurance (100% employee-only premium paid by the organization)
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance

Other things for you to know:

• You must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check
• FLSA Status: Full-time, salaried, exempt
• Location/Area: In office, Columbus, OH
• Compensation: $55-60K
• Travel: Up to 25%, primarily within Central Ohio, but inclusive of 25 county area including Southeast Ohio (2.5 hour radius)
• Reports To: Senior Director, Curriculum and High School Engagement
• Direct Reports: N/A

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