IAC Los Angeles Keshet Program Facilitator presso Israeli-American Council (IAC)

About the Israeli-American Council: 

The mission of the IAC is to build an engaged and united Israeli-American community that strengthens: the Israeli and Jewish identity of our next generations, the American Jewish community and the bond between the peoples of the United States and the State of Israel.

About the IAC Keshet Program:
 IAC Keshet is a national children’s movement providing a framework and resources that empower our community to connect as a family and community through the Hebrew language, Israeli culture, Jewish heritage, and a strong connection to Israel.

קשת מספקת מסגרת מעצימה עבור משפחות צעירות, לבניית קהילה ישראלית-יהודית-אמריקאית באמצעות חיבור לישראל, לשפה העברית, למורשת ולתרבות הישראלית. קשת מציעה סדרת מפגשים במשך השנה, בקבוצות קטנות המאפשרות מרחב ביטוי, היכרות ויצירתיות לכל משתתפ/ת בגוון ישראלי. 

Job Purpose:

The IAC Keshet Facilitator will facilitate the sessions for children ages 4-7 and lead group recreational activities and games to enhance the program objectives during Keshet regular sessions and Keshet community events. This is a 5-15 hours per week position and the IAC Keshet Facilitator reports to the IAC Los Angeles Young Families Director.
 

Duties include, and are not limited to:

• Leading the content, implementation, and quality of Keshet programs through an Israeli childhood experience, based on structured lesson plans in weekly sessions and community events.
• Present subject to children using discussions, role-playing methods in a fun and creative way that is appropriate to the age group.
• Prepare & maintain session materials, and classroom space that helps enrich the content of the program.
• Assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by the facilitator.
• Always be responsible for the children's physical and emotional safety.
• Instruct and monitor participants in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
• Sending “take-home” components and ensuring parent and family engagement around the activities, in accordance with the Program Director’s guidelines. 
• Availability to attend Keshet staff training and weekly Keshet staff meetings.
• Conduct surveys to identify program successes and opportunities for improvement. 
• Brand management – Assures that all IAC events and programs are appropriately branded within the content and design of the event. 
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing programs.
• Observing children’s performance, documenting relevant data to assess their progress, and reporting to the Program Director.
• Take attendance and maintain attendance records.
• Work in the afternoons, evenings and weekends, and as needed for regional activities.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Experience in youth movement or equivalent.
• 2 years of related job experience in counseling groups of children is preferred.
• Familiarity with Israeli culture and Jewish tradition.
• Natural love and ability to work and relate to young children and parents.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Proficiency in Hebrew and English (Speaking, reading, writing).
• Passion regarding community building.
• Experience in educational content development is a plus.
• Experience in the Israeli education sector is a plus. 
• Experience in music, theater and arts is preferred.

*Full-time employees working 20 plus hours per week shall be eligible for insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, & life) following the new hire waiting period.