Tayasim Unit Lead

Pay Range: $25 - $30 / hour

Dates of Camp: Regular Camp session is Monday, June 8, 2026 - Friday, August 7, 2026. Additional work available through Wednesday, August 12, 2026 for Post Camp. 
 

The Place: The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC) is an exciting and innovative non-profit organization in the heart of Silicon Valley. We create fun, meaningful, inclusive and joyful experiences through educational, social, cultural, spiritual, fitness and wellness programs. 

 
The Job: Are you fluent in Hebrew and love interacting with kids? If so, this might be the role for you! As the Tayasim Unit Leader you will serve as a leader and source of support for your co-counselors. You will be a role model, creating a welcoming and safe environment for campers to grow, learn and lead fun and exciting activities while almost exclusively speaking Hebrew. 

• Supervise an assigned group of campers or rotate among several groups of campers during the camp day to ensure the safety and well-being of each camper
• Provide support to co-counselors and work with the J-Camp leadership staff to work through any challenges or issues in camp
• Partner with J-Camp leadership, International Staff (shlichim), Tayasim Project Leader and Kaytiz Kef representatives to provide authentic Hebrew Immersion programming 
• Speak primarily Hebrew to Tayasim campers, throughout the day and in accordance to training 
• Lead and co-lead a variety of camp value-based camp activities for your camper group, including but not limited to: arts and crafts, sports, stem projects, water play and swimming, classic camp games, and team building
• Participate enthusiastically and lead your group in elements of Chavurah (morning song session), L’hitraot (afternoon song session and gratitude), and Shabbat

• Ability to provide guidance and engagement to children, grades kindergarten to sixth grade, in Hebrew.  
• Previous experience working in Tayasim Hebrew Immersion Camp
• At least 18 Years of age + High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• 1+ years of experience working with youth in a camp or other recreational setting
• Maintain a positive attitude in complex situations after working long hours
• Adjust quickly to changes with open mind and flexibility
• Recognize and respond to emergency situations
• Ability to meaningfully engage with all age levels
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.  Ability to communicate information clearly (both written and oral)
• Ability to make sound independent judgment and decisions when circumstances arise
• Positive, upbeat and enthusiastic about working with children
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse group that includes OFJCC staff, parents, children and the public
• Certified in CPR for Children and Adults (or ability to obtain certification upon employment)
• Current driver’s license and ability to drive a camp vehicle if necessary

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