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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:
IAC Keshet is a national children’s movement providing 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.
The IAC Keshet Facilitator Assistant shall assist in leading children in the IAC Keshet activities – during Keshet regular sessions and Keshet community events. The IAC Keshet Facilitator Assistant reports directly to the IAC Houston Community Engagement Manager.
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.
- 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.
Skills/Qualifications:
- 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.
- Excellent interpersonal communications skills.
- 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.
Skills Required
- 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
- Proficiency in Hebrew and English
- Excellent interpersonal communications skills
- Experience in music, theater and arts
What We Do
Over half a million Israeli-Americans live in the United States today. As a vital component of American society, they play a major role in social activism, academia, culture and innovation. The Israeli-American Council (IAC) is the largest Israeli-American organization in the Unites States, serving this vibrant sector of American society. IAC’s effectiveness and success is the direct result of its ability to organize, activate, and engage the Israeli-American community nationwide. The IAC strives to achieve these goals through programs and events for all ages, as well as by empowering and sponsoring a wide array of non-profit organizations within the Israeli-American community. OUR GOALS Encourage a culture of giving, activism, and connection to Israel through personal examples of community involvement. Connect the next generation to the community, their Jewish identity, the Hebrew language, and the State of Israel. Foster active support of initiatives that further Israel’s welfare, security, education and its relations with the United States. Translate the Israeli-American community’s needs, desires, and values into action and a strong and influential voice. Serve as a professional and financial resource for initiatives that support the development of an active and unified Israeli-American community with strong connections to the State of Israel, now and in the future. Strengthen the relationships between the Israeli-American community and the Israeli community in Israel. Build bridges between the Israeli-American and Jewish American communities in the United States.
