Program Leader - Coconut Creek, United States - Junior Achievement of South Florida

Junior Achievement of South Florida

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Coconut Creek, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Position Overview:

Program Lead - BizTown, Finance Park

Junior Achievement of South Florida_

Full-time: 7:00 - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday, +additional hours as needed

Location:
Coconut Creek, FL 33066

Pay rate:
Annual Salary, based on skills and experience.

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Junior Achievement of South Florida empowers our youth with the knowledge, ability, and confidence to navigate their futures, drive our economy and lead our community. We are looking for individuals who are passionate not only to our mission, but also about being part of the innovative and energetic culture at JA.

What is in it for you:

Professional development assistance
Medical insurance, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life, DDA
403(B) with matching
Paid time off, sick, and Paid Holidays
Flexible schedule
Bonus Pay

Summary:

The JA BizTown / JA Finance Park Program Lead is responsible for ensuring the participating students and teachers have a successful and engaging day at JA BizTown or JA Finance Park.

The Program Lead works directly with fifth or eighth grade students, teachers, parent volunteers, college students, and corporate volunteer teams.

This position reports to the Program Manager and is a key member of the JA team, ensuring that students learn and thrive during their experience with Junior Achievement of South Florida.

What you will do:

Manage onsite engagement of up to 150 students per day by coordination daily simulation schedule (approx. 4 hrs.) and other logistics to ensure completion of simulation day.
Help students and volunteers use a browserbased simulation program on tablets and computers.
Solicit volunteer and teacher feedback to improve program quality.
Maintain and update Job Directions for students.
Provide creative input to supervisor regarding possible educator/volunteer recognition.
Communicate with lead teachers via regular scheduled communications.
Provide exceptional customer service and support to all who contribute to renewing commitments from existing schools and educators involved in the program.
Maintain the established recordkeeping system and processes to ensure program runs effectively.
Provide technical support and troubleshoot common issues with simulation software and/or store front technology.
Simulation Prep and Reset ensure that program resources and all essential materials for students and volunteers are prepared and ready prior to arrival.
Provide lead teachers and principal with stewardship and recognition.
Attend teacher or volunteer networking/appreciation events.
Collect and enter key students and program data.
Coordinate with team to gather and share feedback about the simulation experience.
Other duties as required.

What you will need:

Work effectively with teachers, students, volunteers, and fellow staff.
Maintain a positive and encouraging attitude.
Show patience and adaptability when working with students.
Able to comfortably engage and lead large groups.
Be Resourceful, a creative problem solver.
Communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, Spanish or Creole is a plus.
Experienced using office equipment and Microsoft Suite is required.
Able to pass a background check to work with youth.
Conduct oneself in accordance with the values of Junior Achievement of South Florida.
Be professional and caring always.
Ability to lift 25 lbs., vision to include, ability to adjust focus, stand for extended periods of time.

Who we are:

Junior Achievement of South Florida (JA) empowers our youth with the knowledge, ability, and confidence to navigate their futures, drive our economy and lead our community. We are looking for individuals who are passionate not only to our mission, but also about being part of the innovative and energetic culture at JA.

Pay Range:
USD $45, USD $47,000.00 /Yr.