Are you tired of feeling like you’re juggling a hundred things every day? I’ve been there! But guess what? Your students are more than ready to help you out! Class helpers make a huge difference in making your life a whole lot easier AND helping to build responsibility and leadership in your students. Keep reading for your free copy of a GIANT classroom jobs list with over 250 ideas!
Whether you’re teaching elementary or high schoolers, there are appropriate classroom jobs for your students where students can take ownership. It’s a win for everyone in your class.
I’ve created a classroom jobs list for students that will work for students of all ages. From the traditional Line Leader job in elementary all the way to a high school Tech Troubleshooter, these jobs will give your students a chance to shine bright and practice responsibility while making meaningful contributions to your classroom! Each responsibility can help your classroom run more smoothly and make your life easier, too!
Grab the free printable classroom jobs list here with over 250 ideas for your classroom! Five pages of class jobs ideas!
Classroom Jobs List
This classroom jobs list is organized by the age of your students. However, you are the ultimate decision maker of what’s appropriate for your class! So feel free to grab jobs from each list and treat it like a list of 100 classroom jobs ideas!
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Elementary Classroom Jobs List
- Line Leader – Lead the class when walking in a line
2. Door Holder – Opens and closes doors for the class
3. Caboose – Makes sure everyone is in line and no one gets left behind
4. Messenger – Delivers notes and messages to other classrooms or the office
5. Desk Inspector – Checks that desks are neat and organized
6. Pencil Patrol – Sharpens pencils and delivers extras
7. Chair Stacker – Stacks chair at the end of the day, maybe have a couple of kids on this job
8. Classroom Librarian – Organizes and maintains the class library
9. Board Eraser – Cleans the whiteboard
10. Tech Assistant – Helps with technology setup (projector, tablets, Chromebooks, etc.)
11. Paper Passer – Hands out worksheets, papers, or supplies
12. Paper Collector – Gathers papers after assignments and activities
13. Lunch Count Helper – Tracks how many students need a hot lunch, brought a lunch, etc.
14. Attendance Monitor – Records absent students and turns in attendance sheet to office
15. Weather Reporter – Checks and reports weather during morning meeting or other scheduled time
16. Recycling Monitor – Collects recycling and monitors the bin
17. Pet Caretaker – Cares for classroom pets
18. Plant Waterer – Tends to classroom plants
19. Snack Helper – Hands out snacks and napkins, possibly collects trash afterwards
20. Calendar Helper – Updates the classroom calendar
21. Timekeeper – Reminds the class when its time to transition
22. Supplies Manager – Keeps track of classroom supplies and lets teacher know when they’re running low
23. Line Monitor – Makes sure classmates are quiet and orderly in line
24. Clean Up Captain – Leads the clean up efforts at the end of activities or the end of the day
25. Sanitizer Distributor – Puts one squirt of sanitizer in classmates’ hands or passes out wipes
26. Substitute Helper – Assists substitutes with finding materials or classroom routines
27. Energy Saver – Makes sure lights are off when classroom is empty
28. Cubby Organizer – Checks that cubbies are tidy and organized
29. Classroom DJ – Picks music for work time or clean up
30. Job Manager – Rotates students name tags through job chart or reminds students of jobs
31. Homework Checker – Distributes or collects homework
32. PE Equipment Manager – Helps organize or hands out gym equipment
33. Art Supplies Helper – Passes out and collects art supplies
34. Restroom Monitor – Makes sure students are taking turns using the restroom
35. Compliment Captain – Hands out stickers or positive reinforcements throughout the day
36. Math Materials Manager – Distributes and collects math manipulatives and makes sure they’re put away correctly
37. Backpack Monitor – Makes sure that backpacks are hung up or stored correctly
38. Storytime Assistant – Helps pick out books or helps read aloud
39. iPad Charger – Plugs in tablets to make sure they’re charged
40. Floor Monitor – Checks classroom floor for paper scraps, pencils, glue stick lids, and trash
Middle School Classroom Jobs List
41. Classroom Greeter – welcomes students and visitors to the classroom
42. Hall Monitor – Keeps an eye on behavior in the hallway during transitions
43. Homework Helper – Helps peers with questions about the assignment
44. Clipboard Manager – Organizer and updates clipboards with class lists and materials
45. Lab Assistant – Assists with lab setup or clean up
46. Classroom Decorator – Helps with updating bulletin boards or other classroom decor
47. Workshop Helper – Distributes and collects supplies for projects and group work
48. Project Technician – Helps teacher or substitute teachers with connecting devices like projectors or doc cameras
49. Resource Manager – Organizes shared classroom supplies and resources
50. Language Monitor – Keeps track of new vocabulary words or grammar points on the board
51. Laptop Distributor – Hands out Chromebooks, tablets, or laptops at beginning of class
52. Saftey Officer – Makes sure safety equipment (goggles, lab coats, gloves) are in place
53. Class Photographer – Takes photos for school projects or events
54. Class Archivist – Helps collect and organize class projects
55. Team Captain – Leads group activities or discussions
56. Peer Tutor – Helps classmates with difficult concepts
57. Classroom Clerk – Keeps track of permission slips, forms or class money
58. Study Group Leader – Organizes and leads small study groups
59. Test Prep Captain – Leads or organizes review games or quiz sessions
60. Brain Break Leader – Chooses and leads short class breaks
61. Assignment Tracker – Records upcoming and existing deadlines on board
62. Debate Coordinator – Assists with classroom discussions or debates
63. Task Manager – Helps keep the class on track working towards goals
64. Peer Mediator – Helps resolve small conflicts with peers (with a lot of training)
65. Mindfulness Leader – Leads class in short mindfulness exercises or relaxation activities
66. Classroom Reporter – Recaps important events, discussions, or reads announcements
67. Field Trip Coordinator – Helps plan meaningful field trips, distributes and collects permission slips, keeps track of who still needs to turn them in
68. Classroom Barista – Helps manage the place in your classroom where water bottles are stored
High School Classroom Jobs List
69. Debate Moderator – Oversees classroom debates or formal discussions
70. Lab Manager – Monitors science lab equipment
71. Class Treasurer – Manages class funds for events or special projects
72. Attendance Clerk – Helps with attendance records
73. Locker Room Monitor – Makes sure locker rooms are clean and tidy after PE
74. Website Manager – Helps maintain the classroom or school website
75. Student Council Rep – Will communicate class input to student council
76. Social Media Manager – Helps manage the class social media account
77. Tech Troubleshooter – Helps with tech issues during class
78. News Reporter – Reports any relevant current events to the class
79. Peer Mentor – Supports younger students with schoolwork or extra curricular activity advice
80. Study Buddy – Pairs classmates for study sessions
81. Presentation Coach – Helps peers practice or prepare for presentations
82. Group Leader – Takes charge of group work or special projects
83. Club Promoter – Gathers information about extra curricular activities and groups to share with class
84. Conflict Resolution Specialist – Acts as a mediator to help resolve minor disagreements between classmates
85. Important Dates Tracker – Records and updates a list of assignment deadlines and upcoming events in the class
86. Tech Manager – Makes sure that all devices are charged and ready for use
87. Environmentalist – gathers recyclables and empties recycling bin when needed
88. Timekeeper – Sets timer and keeps class on track
89. Interior Designer – Helps teacher design and update bulletin boards and displays
90. Litter Monitor – Makes sure classroom floor and surfaces are clear of trash
91. Announcer – Reads daily announcements and leads discussion
92. Teacher’s Assistant – Helps teacher or substitute teacher with little tasks during class
93. Notebook Manager – Distributes and collects interactive notebooks
94. First Aid Assistant – Helps classmates get band aids or similar items
95. Date Changer – Updates the date on the whiteboard daily
96. Supply Distributor – Passses out markers, papers, and other items
97. Gardener – Tends to classroom plants
98. Sweeper – At the end of the day, sweeps classroom floor
99. Homework Organizer – Collects and distributes homework assignments for the class
100. Book Club Leader – Helps organize and lead classroom book clubs or discussions
One of my favorite parts about classroom jobs is that students love having a special responsibility that’s all theirs! It builds classroom community and gives everyone a chance to be more engaged and invested in their learning environment. And honestly, when students help with the little details it frees you up to focus on teaching.
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Ready to dive in and give classroom jobs a try? Grab this free printable classroom jobs list to help you find the jobs that would make the most impact in your classroom and start giving your students a chance to shine. You just might be surprised at how much it helps with classroom community!
