Student Engagement Assistant

Student Engagement Assistant (Part-Time)

Location: JA BizTown/JA Career Discovery Park | 1130 Coconut Creek Blvd Coconut Creek, FL 33066 Schedule: Varying M-F 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Up to 28 hours per week / up to 6.5 hours per day.

Pay: $18/hour Position Type: Part-time, Non-Exempt | Onsite

Why Join Junior Achievement of South Florida?

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.

JA provides real-world training in financial literacy including budgeting, spending, investing and the use of credit; offers cutting-edge skill-building opportunities that enable young people to explore meaningful, productive careers; teaches students how to start businesses; and introduces entrepreneurial values that strengthen workplaces. Last year, with the help of over 7,100 trained corporate and community volunteers, JA delivered over 20 various programs to almost 50,000 students in classrooms throughout Broward and south Palm Beach counties and at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion, a first-class facility housing JA BizTown and JA Finance Park.

For more information about Junior Achievement of South Florida, visit

What We Offer:

• Work Environment – Innovative and energetic culture!
• Growth Opportunities – Professional development assistance

Why This Role Matters:

As a Student Engagement Assistant, you will play a significant role in ensuring the participating students, teachers and volunteers have a successful and engaging day. The Student Engagement Assistant works directly with fifth or eighth grade students, teachers, parent volunteers, college students, and corporate volunteer teams.

This position reports directly to the Experiential Learning 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.

Hours could be up to 28 hours per week, and days are flexible depending on schedules.

Essential Duties:

• Daily preparation of technology and program materials prior to student and volunteer arrival.
• Lead and assist students, volunteers, and teachers during their one-day simulation.
• Guide students and volunteers as they use tablets and computers to complete the program.
• Review responsibilities and tasks throughout the day and be available to help guide them through the program.
• Ensure the students, teachers and volunteers complete the program activities in a timely manner according to the day's schedule.
• Assist in keeping facilities organized, ensuring the program areas are maintained for overall safety.
• Complete a quality and timely reset of program materials, tablets, and computers ensuring all areas are fully prepared for the next day.
• Organize and assist Junior Achievement staff by maintaining storefronts and preparing for student visits.
• Assist in general Tech and IT troubleshooting during simulation day.
• Assist with storage, distribution, and inventory of materials and supplies.
• Assist with Volunteer Training and Teacher Trainings as required.
• Attend required training sessions throughout the program year.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for supervising and supporting volunteers, students, and teachers during their participation in Experiential Learning Simulations (JA Biztown and JA Finance Park). The Program Assistant ensures that all participants are engaged, informed, and effectively guided throughout the day to ensure successful learning experience.

The Skills That Will Encourage Success In Your Application Include:

• Experience working with elementary and/or middle school students (teaching, youth work and/or training).
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, students, volunteers, and fellow staff.
• Must be comfortable engaging and leading large groups.
• Ability to help students and volunteers use a browser-based simulation program on tablets and computers.
• Experienced in Microsoft Office (Word, Teams, Excel, and Outlook).
• Must have at least a year of basic computer experience, and troubleshooting.
• Resourceful in solving problems.
• Maintain a positive and encouraging attitude.
• Show patience and adaptability when working with students.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Foreign language proficiency, either in Spanish or Creole is a plus.
• Ability to pass a background check for working with children.
• Conduct oneself in the best interest of students, teachers, and volunteers in accordance with the values and mission of Junior Achievement of South Florida.
• CPR Certified (can be provided if needed).

Plus:

Incorporate all 10 of JA's values:

• Committed to Growth: Embrace continuous learning and development to achieve personal and professional advancement.
• Deliver the Wow: Consistently exceed expectations and create remarkable experiences for customers, clients, and colleagues.
• Be bold, innovative, and creative: Foster a culture of daring exploration, original thinking, and imaginative problem-solving.
• Do it with passion: Approach tasks and challenges with enthusiasm, dedication, and a genuine love for what you do.
• Own your actions: Take responsibility for your decisions and outcomes and hold yourself accountable to high standards of integrity.
• Build awesome relationships: Cultivate strong, supportive connections with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders based on trust, respect, and collaboration.
• Bring fun & energy: Infuse positivity, enjoyment, and vitality into the workplace environment and interactions.
• Celebrate uniqueness: Value diversity in perspectives, backgrounds, and contributions, fostering an inclusive and supportive atmosphere.
• Drive and embrace change: Proactively seek opportunities for innovation and improvement, adapting positively to evolving circumstances and challenges.
• Be true, be you: Embrace authenticity, integrity, and honesty in all interactions, staying true to your values and identity.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for 6 full hours.
• Able to lift 25 lbs.

Important Information:

Junior Achievement of South Florida participates in the federal government's E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.

Apply Today!

If you are inspired by our mission and believe you can contribute to student success, we encourage you to apply.