WHS EAST Facilitator

Warren School District•Warren, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Warren High School is seeking an innovative, student-centered educator to serve as the EAST Facilitator. This position is designed for someone who believes learning should be meaningful, hands-on, and connected to the real world. The EAST Facilitator will lead a project-based program where students design solutions to real community needs using technology, creativity, and collaboration. This is not a traditional classroom role—this is a facilitator, mentor, and program leader who empowers students to take ownership of their work and make an impact beyond the school walls.

Requirements

Belief that learning should be meaningful, hands-on, and connected to the real world.
Ability to lead a project-based program.
Skills in guiding students through real-world projects from idea to final product.
Ability to encourage creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration.
Skills in supporting students in building confidence, leadership skills, and independence.
Ability to oversee multiple student-led community service projects.
Skills in helping students stay organized, meet deadlines, and produce quality work.
Experience integrating technology tools such as GIS, 3D printing, video production, and design software.
Ability to document student progress and celebrate project success.
Skills in developing and maintaining partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and leaders.
Ability to connect students with real clients and authentic problems.
Skills in coordinating student presentations to stakeholders, donors, and community groups.
Ability to promote EAST within the school and community.
Skills in preparing students for EAST Conference and other showcase opportunities.
Ability to advocate for innovative, project-based learning practices.
Ability to serve as a positive leader and role model for students.
Skills in monitoring student engagement and adjusting instruction.
Ability to facilitate student reflection, goal setting, and continuous improvement.
Willingness to participate in professional development and collaborate with the EAST network.

Responsibilities

Lead a Student-Driven Program: Create a classroom culture where students take ownership of their learning.
Guide students through real-world projects from idea to final product.
Encourage creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration daily.
Support students in building confidence, leadership skills, and independence.
Manage High-Impact Projects: Oversee multiple student-led community service projects at once.
Help students stay organized, meet deadlines, and produce quality work.
Integrate technology tools such as GIS, 3D printing, video production, and design software.
Document student progress and celebrate project success.
Build Strong Community Connections: Develop and maintain partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and leaders.
Connect students with real clients and authentic problems.
Coordinate student presentations to stakeholders, donors, and community groups.
Lead & Represent the Program: Promote EAST within the school and throughout the community.
Prepare students for EAST Conference and other showcase opportunities.
Advocate for innovative, project-based learning practices.
Serve as a positive leader and role model for students.
Use Data to Drive Growth: Monitor student engagement and adjust instruction as needed.
Facilitate student reflection, goal setting, and continuous improvement.
Participate in professional development and collaborate with the EAST network.