Are you using classroom jobs with your students?
I always loved using them with my students. They help create a sense of responsibility and ownership among students which are essential skills for success later on. They are beneficial in so many ways!
What are the benefits of classroom jobs?
Classroom jobs help students develop essential life skills like time management, organization, and responsibility. When they are assigned jobs, they learn to complete their tasks efficiently and on time, which are skills they will use for the rest of their lives!
Additionally, classroom jobs provide students with a sense of pride and accomplishment. When students are trusted with responsibilities, they feel valued and important, which boosts their confidence and self-esteem. This, in turn, can positively impact their behavior and motivation to learn, making them more engaged in the classroom. It’s a win-win!
How do jobs help teachers?
They can also help teachers maintain a well-run and organized classroom. When students are responsible for tasks such as setting up and cleaning up, teachers have more time to focus on things like lesson planning, teaching, and parent communication- among other things!
Another benefit of classroom jobs is that they help create a positive and supportive learning environment! When students work together to complete tasks, they build teamwork skills and develop positive relationships with their classmates. This creates a supportive and inclusive classroom community that promotes a love of learning. To learn more about creating a classroom community, you can check out my post here.
What are some good classroom jobs?
There are lots of options to choose from when creating jobs for your students. You can assign a line leader, pencil sharpener, attendance checker, caboose, lights fipper, etc. It can be anything that needs to be done that you can assign to a student!
If you’re looking for a resource that has everything you need to effectively implement a classroom jobs system in your classroom, I have you covered!
This editable jobs chart is perfect for elementary students!
These classroom jobs printables are a great visual way to help your class easily transition to their jobs. Use these cards on a pocket chart, wall, or magnetic board to easily edit and rotate your students to new jobs.
What’s included?
- 52 Editable PowerPoint Slides (*Make sure you have PowerPoint)
- Black and White with or without images
- Cursive and Print for Intermediate or Primary Classrooms
- Blank Cards for Editing
- Directions with Suggested Fonts
- Pictures Cards include: Line Leader, Greeter, Caboose, Folders, Lunch, Teacher’s Aide, Pet Care, Book Monitor, Sweeper, Kindness Keeper (Make a list of who has been kind.), Door Holder, Schedule Helper, Attendance, Lights, Cubby Inspector, Hand Sanitizer, Backpacks, Music, Meteorologist, Computers, Pencils, Bell Ringer, Recycling, Absent Keeper (write a note to those absent)
Are you using classroom jobs for elementary students? Let me know in the comments!