Interested in incorporating class jobs but not sure how or what? Class jobs not only have great benefits for your students but they also can help you out quite a bit, also! Class jobs don’t have to be anything overwhelming for you or your students, it should be fun and helpful for everyone.
Benefits Of Class Jobs
Classroom jobs for your kindergarten students can help build your classroom up. It can help your students feel a sense of community, excitement and independence in the classroom. From the very start of the year, incorporating class jobs can teach children responsibility. While the tasks are not overly critical, like if the student makes a mistake it is okay, but students will feel like they are helping the classroom as a whole work. It can also help students feel like they are more than just students, giving them more of a sense of purpose.
How To Introduce Class Jobs
It would be beneficial to introduce class jobs at the beginning of the year. Maybe not the first week but soon after. I like to change jobs every 9 weeks, so the earlier the better for time spent. Introducing all the class jobs can be overwhelming. There are two ways that I can think of to introduce them. First, you can introduce each job to the whole class and then assign jobs. Another is to assign the class jobs and then explain to each student, or group of students, individually.
Ideas Of Class Jobs
- Calendar
- Attendance
- Pencil Sharpener
- Pass Out Papers/Collect Papers
- Trash
- Pass Out Breakfast
- Take Lunchboxes To The Cafeteria
- Pick Up Papers From Office/Mail Collector
- Turn On Electronics
- Charge Ipads
- Line Leader/Caboose
- Door Holder
- Well Wisher
- Greeter
- Light Helper
- Feed Class Pet
- Weather
- Pointer
- Flag Holder
- Wipe Tables Down
- Collect Trash
- Nurse Helper
- Teacher’s Assistant
- Substitute
Remember that while it can be slightly overwhelming to incorporate and teach about class jobs, it is so beneficial to each student and the community of your classroom!
