What are the responsibilities and job description for the IAC South Florida Keshet Program Facilitator Assistant position at Israeli-American Council (IAC)?
About The Israeli-American Council
The mission of the Israeli-American Council (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 IAC Keshet Program
Keshet is an engaging program that connects families and their young children to Israel through interactive activities that celebrate Jewish identity, the Hebrew language, and Israeli culture. The IAC Keshet Facilitator Assistant reports to the IAC South Florida Community Engagement Manager.
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.
Duties Include And Are Not Limited To
The mission of the Israeli-American Council (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 IAC Keshet Program
Keshet is an engaging program that connects families and their young children to Israel through interactive activities that celebrate Jewish identity, the Hebrew language, and Israeli culture. The IAC Keshet Facilitator Assistant reports to the IAC South Florida Community Engagement Manager.
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.
Duties Include And Are Not Limited To
- Assist the instructor to Lead group recreational activities and games to enhance the program objectives.
- Assist the instructor Prepare & maintain sessions materials, classroom space such as:bulletin board displays, games, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations - that helps enrich the content of the program.
- Engage parents and children in Keshet activities during community events.
- Present subject matter to children using various methods in a fun and creative way that is appropriate to the age group.
- Be responsible for children physical and emotional safety at all time.
- Enforce administration policies and rules governing program.
- Instruct and monitor children in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
- Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Assist in the preparation of sessions outlines and plans in assigned subject areas and submit outlines to program lead for review.
- Take attendance, and maintain attendance records.
- Assist in welcoming children to the venue from and to their parents’ cars.
- Attend staff training, meetings with Program Lead & IAC Leadership and program events as required.
- Preferred a Tzofim madrich or equivalent.
- Natural love and ability to work and relate to children.
- Familiarity with Israeli culture and Jewish tradition.
- Strong organization skills and attention to details.
- Creative, Energetic and Proactive.
- Action oriented and ability to multi-task.
- Proficiency in Hebrew and English (Speaking, reading, writing).
- Excellent interpersonal communications skills.
- Experience in music, theater and arts is preferred.