Instructional Assistant — After-School Discovery Centers

Job overview

The Instructional Assistant role is onsite in Rapid City, SD, and pays $15.48 per hour. The position supports Discovery Centers’ after-school programs for K–12 students, which provide structured activities and opportunities to reinforce classroom skills and explore interests. The assistant helps deliver activities, supervise students, and encourage positive interactions and choices. By supporting the Site Coordinator and maintaining a safe, organized program environment, the role contributes to students’ after-school learning and engagement.

What you'll do

• Implement activities as requested by the Site Coordinator
• develop activities as identified or requested
• monitor students and use appropriate behavior-management strategies
• engage students in positive, age-appropriate interactions
• participate in staff meetings and training
• complete program setup, recess duty, janitorial duties, and cleanup
• perform other related duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

instructional assistant

rapid city sd

part-time

after-school program

student support

k–12

activity support

student supervision

behavior management

weekdays

2:00–6:00 p.m.

$15.48/hr

no weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible schedule
• paid training
• career growth
• major school holidays off.

Why this role

Part-time schedule of 20 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 2:00–6:00 p.m., with one early-release Friday per month from 1:00–6:00 p.m. The posting states no weekends and major school holidays off; applicants must be at least 14 and pass a background check.

About the employer

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative is hiring for this role. Industry: Sports and Recreation Instruction. Sector: 61.