Instructional Experience Designer (Robotics & Discovery Lab) 2026-2027
Young World Physical Education, Tempe, AZ, United States
Instructional Experience Designer (Robotics & Discovery Lab) 2026-2027
Tempe School District No.3 Arredondo Aspire Academy - Tempe, Arizona. Open in Google Maps
Job Details Job ID:
5614158
Application Deadline:
Apr 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted:
Mar 28, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description TITLE:
Instructional Experience Designer (Robotics & Discovery Lab)
About You You have a sense of urgency, are conscientious, and want your work to have an impact. You enjoy being part of a strong, collaborative team and contribute to a culture where people support one another and share in collective success.
You believe students learn best when they are building, designing, and solving real problems.
You are both an engineer of experiences and a facilitator of learning—someone who can guide students from curiosity to creation.
You are comfortable working at the intersection of:
Robotics and engineering
Media and storytelling
Technology and design
You see learning not as isolated subjects, but as connected systems that come alive through hands‑on work.
About Us Established in 1874, Tempe Elementary School District serves over 10,000 students across 21 schools. At The Immersive 9 at Arredondo, we are designing a new model of school where students engage in immersive, mastery‑based learning experiences that connect academic content to real‑world application.
The Discovery Lab is a central part of this model—an interdisciplinary space where students explore their interests through:
Robotics and engineering
Media production and storytelling
AI and emerging technologies
Design, collaboration, and problem‑solving
Learning begins with what students love and expands into rigorous, meaningful experiences that connect to authentic audiences and real‑world challenges.
This role is critical to bringing that vision to life.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field (STEM, Engineering, Technology preferred)
Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
Demonstrated success in project‑based, student‑centered, or immersive learning environments
Experience with robotics, engineering, coding, or design‑based learning
Gifted Endorsement required or willingness to obtain (in accordance with Arizona requirements for serving gifted students)
Preferred Attributes
Experience designing interdisciplinary units that integrate STEM, media, and real‑world problem solving
Familiarity with robotics platforms, coding environments, or engineering design processes
Experience with tools such as 3D design, media production, or AI‑supported creation
Ability to connect student interests (gaming, building, storytelling, etc.) to rigorous learning
Commitment to continuous growth, creativity, and collaborative innovation
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential functions, as defined under the ADA, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by the incumbents of this class.
About the Role The Instructional Experience Designer (Robotics & Discovery Lab) is a classroom‑based educator who serves as a learning architect of innovation, engineering, and creation.
This role designs and facilitates immersive, interdisciplinary experiences where students build, design, test, and refine ideas through robotics, engineering, and creative technologies.
Grounded in the district’s redesign principles, this educator ensures that students engage in meaningful, hands‑on learning that develops critical thinking, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills, while maintaining strong academic foundations.
Responsibilities & Deliverables
Learning Experience Design (Engineering & Innovation)
Design interdisciplinary, standards‑aligned experiences rooted in robotics, engineering, and student interests
Guide students through the engineering design process:
Ideate → Build → Test → Iterate
Integrate academic content into hands‑on learning:
Math through measurement, data, and problem‑solving
Literacy through documentation, reflection, and communication
Science through experimentation and systems thinking
Leverage Discovery Lab tools and technologies to support creation and exploration
Student‑Centered Facilitation (Creation & Agency)
Facilitate learning environments that prioritize student voice, choice, and ownership
Shift from delivering content to co‑creating experiences with students
Support students in developing:
Problem‑solving skills
Collaboration and teamwork
Persistence through iteration and failure
Use formative assessment and observation to guide student growth
Discovery Lab Integration (Interdisciplinary Learning)
Utilize the Discovery Lab as a hub for:
Robotics and engineering projects
Media production and storytelling
AI and digital creation
Connect learning across studios, including:
Maker & Motion Lab
Story & Stream Studio
Play & Performance environments
Design experiences that culminate in public exhibitions or authentic products
Collaboration & Co‑Design (Distributed Expertise)
Collaborate with other Instructional Experience Designers to create interdisciplinary projects
Participate in design sprints and continuous improvement cycles
Share practices and contribute to the evolution of the Immersive 9 model
Real‑World Connection (Purpose & Application)
Connect student work to real‑world challenges, audiences, and applications
Facilitate opportunities for students to:
Showcase their work
Engage with community partners
Solve authentic problems
Integrate tools such as AI, digital media, and engineering systems to deepen learning
School:
The Immersive 9 at Arredondo
Salary:
Certified
Work Year:
Certified Schedule
Reports To:
School Principal
Evaluation:
Certified
Position Type:
Full‑Time Salary:
$51,500 Per Year
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Human Resources
3205 S Rural Road
Tempe, Arizona 85282
Phone: 480-730-7158
Email: human.resources@tempeschools.org
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Job Details Job ID:
5614158
Application Deadline:
Apr 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted:
Mar 28, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description TITLE:
Instructional Experience Designer (Robotics & Discovery Lab)
About You You have a sense of urgency, are conscientious, and want your work to have an impact. You enjoy being part of a strong, collaborative team and contribute to a culture where people support one another and share in collective success.
You believe students learn best when they are building, designing, and solving real problems.
You are both an engineer of experiences and a facilitator of learning—someone who can guide students from curiosity to creation.
You are comfortable working at the intersection of:
Robotics and engineering
Media and storytelling
Technology and design
You see learning not as isolated subjects, but as connected systems that come alive through hands‑on work.
About Us Established in 1874, Tempe Elementary School District serves over 10,000 students across 21 schools. At The Immersive 9 at Arredondo, we are designing a new model of school where students engage in immersive, mastery‑based learning experiences that connect academic content to real‑world application.
The Discovery Lab is a central part of this model—an interdisciplinary space where students explore their interests through:
Robotics and engineering
Media production and storytelling
AI and emerging technologies
Design, collaboration, and problem‑solving
Learning begins with what students love and expands into rigorous, meaningful experiences that connect to authentic audiences and real‑world challenges.
This role is critical to bringing that vision to life.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field (STEM, Engineering, Technology preferred)
Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
Demonstrated success in project‑based, student‑centered, or immersive learning environments
Experience with robotics, engineering, coding, or design‑based learning
Gifted Endorsement required or willingness to obtain (in accordance with Arizona requirements for serving gifted students)
Preferred Attributes
Experience designing interdisciplinary units that integrate STEM, media, and real‑world problem solving
Familiarity with robotics platforms, coding environments, or engineering design processes
Experience with tools such as 3D design, media production, or AI‑supported creation
Ability to connect student interests (gaming, building, storytelling, etc.) to rigorous learning
Commitment to continuous growth, creativity, and collaborative innovation
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential functions, as defined under the ADA, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by the incumbents of this class.
About the Role The Instructional Experience Designer (Robotics & Discovery Lab) is a classroom‑based educator who serves as a learning architect of innovation, engineering, and creation.
This role designs and facilitates immersive, interdisciplinary experiences where students build, design, test, and refine ideas through robotics, engineering, and creative technologies.
Grounded in the district’s redesign principles, this educator ensures that students engage in meaningful, hands‑on learning that develops critical thinking, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills, while maintaining strong academic foundations.
Responsibilities & Deliverables
Learning Experience Design (Engineering & Innovation)
Design interdisciplinary, standards‑aligned experiences rooted in robotics, engineering, and student interests
Guide students through the engineering design process:
Ideate → Build → Test → Iterate
Integrate academic content into hands‑on learning:
Math through measurement, data, and problem‑solving
Literacy through documentation, reflection, and communication
Science through experimentation and systems thinking
Leverage Discovery Lab tools and technologies to support creation and exploration
Student‑Centered Facilitation (Creation & Agency)
Facilitate learning environments that prioritize student voice, choice, and ownership
Shift from delivering content to co‑creating experiences with students
Support students in developing:
Problem‑solving skills
Collaboration and teamwork
Persistence through iteration and failure
Use formative assessment and observation to guide student growth
Discovery Lab Integration (Interdisciplinary Learning)
Utilize the Discovery Lab as a hub for:
Robotics and engineering projects
Media production and storytelling
AI and digital creation
Connect learning across studios, including:
Maker & Motion Lab
Story & Stream Studio
Play & Performance environments
Design experiences that culminate in public exhibitions or authentic products
Collaboration & Co‑Design (Distributed Expertise)
Collaborate with other Instructional Experience Designers to create interdisciplinary projects
Participate in design sprints and continuous improvement cycles
Share practices and contribute to the evolution of the Immersive 9 model
Real‑World Connection (Purpose & Application)
Connect student work to real‑world challenges, audiences, and applications
Facilitate opportunities for students to:
Showcase their work
Engage with community partners
Solve authentic problems
Integrate tools such as AI, digital media, and engineering systems to deepen learning
School:
The Immersive 9 at Arredondo
Salary:
Certified
Work Year:
Certified Schedule
Reports To:
School Principal
Evaluation:
Certified
Position Type:
Full‑Time Salary:
$51,500 Per Year
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Human Resources
3205 S Rural Road
Tempe, Arizona 85282
Phone: 480-730-7158
Email: human.resources@tempeschools.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr