Classroom Organization

                Ever get tired of spending precious time cleaning up after students have left for the school day? I’ve done it more times than I’d like to admit. One of the best things I ever did was create a Classroom Job System for my students. At first, I worried that this system was just one more thing to stay on top of, but it’s been amazing! I would be lost without my Classroom Job System!

            The purpose of this system is to transfer responsibility to students so that my job becomes easier with less interrupted instruction which results in a more efficiently run classroom. Students learn responsibility every day because they take better care of their belongings and keep the classroom neat and well-organized.

            Before assigning classroom jobs, take a look at my job card list. There are 45 jobs to choose from. If you don’t see a job card for something you need, just send me an email, I’ll be glad to create one. Also, if you buy my system, when it is updated, you will receive updates FREE of charge. In addition to the job cards, I provide a list of job descriptions.

            Do you have to have a job for every student? No, you do not. However, I try to have one for each so no one is left out. Since there are so many things we often need help with, you will probably want to assign one to each student. Some jobs may require multiple students to help. With my system, when you assign students, you can use number cards displayed next to students’ names because so many teachers use a number system. In addition to number tags, I provide blank name tags in two different colors for those that prefer to display students’ names next to each job.

            How often should you change student job assignments? That is entirely up to you. I do not recommend daily changing. Some teachers prefer weekly. I switch mine out every three weeks. I only explain the tasks associated with each job one time when I initially read the job descriptions to students. After that, if students are unsure of what they should do, they must ask the person that performed the job before them. I never explain jobs again as this takes up classroom time that should be devoted to instruction.

These are the 45 classroom job titles/roles:

1.       Line Leader

2.      Door Holder

3.      Greeter

4.       Errand Runner

5.       Lunch Helper

6.       Supply Manager

7.       Pencil Patrol

8.       Class Custodian

9.       Homework Helper

10.   Electrician

11.   Caboose

12.   Pledge Leader

13.   Mail Carrier

14.   Library Helper

15.   Hand Sanitizer

16.   Snack Helper

17.   Line Monitor

18.   Farewell Friend

19.   Teacher Assistant

20.   Recess Helper

21.   Girl’s Bathroom Monitor

22.   Boy’s Bathroom Monitor

23.   Zoologist

24.   Botanist

25.   Desk Detective

26.   Board Patrol

27.   Operator

28.   Calendar Captain

29.   Backpack Monitor

30.   Breakfast Helper

31.   Cubby Patrol

32.   Folder Fetcher

33.   Computer Captain

34.   Quiet Monitor

35.   Attendance Monitor

36.   Math Helper

37.   Game Organizer

38.   Drink Monitor

39.   Paper Passer

40.   Sink Monitor

41.   Substitute

42.   Recycling Monitor

43.   Chair Stacker

44.   Weather Reporter

45.   Nurse

        I place my classroom job titles and identification cards in a pocket chart. Pocket charts are ideal to use, and they make moving jobs around easier than fixed bulletin boards

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