1. Kindness catcher
This student keeps an eye out for acts of kindness. They then write a quick note about the act on a post-it note and stick it in a designated spot on the wall or bulletin board.
2. Greeter
The greeter arrives to class first and greets everyone by name as they arrive.
3. Birthday manager
This student keeps track of classmates’ birthdays and checks to see if they want it publicly acknowledged or not. If they pass, the birthday manager discretely gives them a card on their special day.
4. Inspirational quote writer
This person is in charge of writing an inspirational quote or message on the board each morning.
5. Maintenance
Sink leaking? Desk wobbly? The classroom maintenance person acts as your liaison with the staff member in charge of maintenance.
6. Paper person
This person is in charge of all things to do with paper – passing it out, collecting it, stapling, hole punching, filing, etc.
7. Errand runner
The errand runner is your delivery and pickup person. They can also walk sick students to the nurse.
8. Absent student support
This person checks in with students when they return from an absence to make sure they know what was missed and are aware of upcoming assignments. They also send an encouraging message to students who are out for more than two days.
Students go to this person when they are missing printed assignments or forms instead of you.
10. Materials manager
The materials manager keeps materials organized. They also make a list of what needs to be replaced or replenished.
11. Germ patrol
Also known as hand sanitizer squirter. This person stands at the classroom door squirting hand sanitizer to those who pass. They also make sure tissues and soap are replenished.
12. Encourager
This person pays attention to their classmates and offers words of encouragement to those who need it, either verbally or through a quick note.
13. Announcements
Put someone else in charge of reminders and announcements at the start of class.
14. Pencil Patrol
This person keeps pencils sharpened, checks them out to students and then collects them at the end of class.
15. Bulletin board team
A few students can be on this committee to help keep bulletin boards updated and maintained.
16. Name chaser
This person looks over papers to make sure they have a name on them, then finds the owner if a name is missing.
17. Door person
It’s distracting to stop teaching every time someone comes to your door. The door person handles it for you, taking messages and interrupting your lesson only as needed.
18. Positivity spreader
Your classroom is a positive, supportive and encouraging place to be, so why not spread it to the rest of the school? This person acts as an ambassador outside of your classroom to post notes of positivity on bulletin boards.
19. Tech support
Duties include setting up technology and making sure equipment is charged.
20. Desk and counter wiper
It’s not the most glamorous job, but keeping surfaces clean is an important part of a healthy classroom.
21. Librarian
The librarian makes sure books are put away correctly. They also monitor their condition, taping ripped covers as needed.
22. Info seeker
Sometimes a question comes up that you just don’t have the answer to. This person has the teacher’s permission during these times to research the info and report to the class.
23. Gardener
This person is in charge of watering classroom plants.
24. Substitute worker
Students with jobs are still going to be absent. The substitute worker monitors absences and steps in to take over those jobs for the day.
25. Job coordinator
This might be the most important job of all! Once you get a system in place, the job coordinator takes on the task of monitoring jobs.
Reference: https://www.boredteachers.com/printable/classroom-jobs-that-promote-responsibility-kindness?fbclid=IwAR395ucoz7mnF8nNk9bTD54qJ8kVwdX-oAGRc5n7yRRdVtGjujXwtr1DDm4
