Classroom Aide / Teaching Assistant

Bruno; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Waterfall Academy is looking for a patient, dependable Classroom Aide to support middle and high school students with autism and learning differences. You will work with lead teachers to help students stay focused and navigate daily routines.

Requirements include no experience needed, on-site work in Richardson, TX, and a friendly, flexible mindset. Training is provided to ensure safety and successful supervision during school hours.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; hands-on training provided by Waterfall Academy.
• Must be calm under pressure and flexible to support students.
• Ideal for someone currently in Education or Human Services studies.

Responsibilities

• Direct Student Support: assist students with classwork, labs, and routines.
• Keep Classrooms Organized: set up schedules, stations, and sensory tools.
• Behavior Support: use positive strategies to redirect and calm anxious students.
• Logistical Guide: supervise lunch, activities, and transitions between rooms.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Dependability

Teenage empathy

Education

Education or Human Services programs

Job description

Organization:Waterfall Academy
Location:Richardson, Texas (On-Site)
Schedule:Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Pay & Position Type:$15 per hour (no experience) | Part-Time (25 to 30 hours per week)

Job Summary

Waterfall Academy is looking for a patient, dependable, and empathetic Classroom Aide to join our team immediately. You will work side-by-side with our lead teachers to support middle and high school students with autism and unique learning differences. Your main goal is to help students stay focused, manage sensory tools, and guide them safely through their daily school routines.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Student Support:Work side-by-side with individual students to help them with classwork, life-skills labs, and daily routines.
• Keep Classrooms Organized:Help the teacher set up, clean, and organize visual schedules, workstations, and sensory tools.
• Behavior Support:Use positive strategies to help redirect and calm students when they feel overwhelmed or anxious.
• Logistical Guide:Supervise students safely during lunch, activities, and transitions between classrooms.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience:No experience working in schools or with disabilities is necessary!We provide hands-on training.
• Mindset:You must be calm under pressure, flexible, dependable, and genuinely enjoy working with teenagers.
• Background:Ideal for students currently enrolled at school (Education or Human Services programs) looking for real-world hours, but open to any qualified local applicant.
• Physical:Must be active and able to bend, kneel, and move quickly to ensure student safety.

Why Join Us?

• Great Schedule:Fixed school hours (M–Th, 8 AM–3 PM) with your Fridays and weekends completely free.
• Get meaningful, hands-on experience in a highly rewarding field.
• Work with a supportive, passionate team that celebrates neurodiverse kids.