IAC Los Angeles Keshet Program Facilitator

Israeli-American Council • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time