Possible Classroom JobsBy: Carmen Willings
teachingvisuallyimpaired.com Updated May 24, 2024 Cafeteria HelperThe school cafeteria presents a perfect area for students to practice job and career readiness skills. The student can refill salt/pepper shakers, condiments, and napkin dispenser in addition to cleaning tables, sweeping floors, emptying trash and any other job-related tasks that need to be completed.
Coffee MakerHave the student make or assist in making coffee for the teacher workroom and restock the area with sugar packets, napkins and stir sticks. Alternatively, the student can assist the teacher in preparing individual cups of coffee with the classroom Keurig.
Door HolderThe door holder job is often as sought after as the line leader position in many preschools and elementary classrooms! The student can hold doors open for classmates as they enter/leave school or as they enter/leave the classroom.
First Aid KitsAt the beginning of the school year, most schools pass out baggies containing small amounts of first aid supplies. The student(s) can be a part of creating this initial set for each classroom or they can assist in restocking these baggies throughout the school year and delivering the first aid kits to classrooms and offices.
Green TeamMany schools these days have Green Teams. A weekly or bi-weekly chore of the Green Team is to collect and sort recyclable objects from throughout the school and bring them to the school recycling bin.
HousekeeperAlthough most schools have custodians, rooms are not always thoroughly cleaned on a daily basis. Create a classroom housekeeper position for students. The student can use a cordless mini-vacuum or a full-size vacuum to clean the floor and dust counters and shelves, clean doorknobs and faucet handles. Additionally, if the floor is tiled or laminate, they can use a Swifter Wet Jet or similar tool to clean the floor.
Kitchen HelperHave the student put spoons away in the silverware drawer; sort silverware into utensil tray; help carry purchased snack, etc. into the class; help make grocery list; set table for meals; put napkins in the napkin holder; read/follow recipes; snack drawer to retrieve snacks between meals; opening various types of containers (bread bags, twist ties, can openers, box lids; doughnut box; cereal box; Pringles cans; boa of cookies; pop top cans; freezer sleeves for microwave; wipe down table. Placing ingredients for upcoming recipes in the proper place.
Laundry HelperHave the student put dirty art smocks in the hamper; carry laundry basket to the washing machine; put clean smocks away; help load the washing machine; load the dryer; put in fabric softener sheets, and fold laundry or kitchen cloths.
Line LeaderAs stated earlier, this is probably the most coveted job in the preschool and elementary classroom! The line leader can lead the class from class to specials and back. This student's role can also be to ensure classmates remain in line and quiet in the hall.
Mail DelivererHave the student bring messages or attendance to the office, help put items in the mailbox to mail and raise the flag. The student can also retrieve mail from the mailbox and deliver to teachers throughout the school.
Office AssistantHave the student be responsible for delivering information to the office, helping to shred any papers, help to make copies of worksheets or reports or deliver mail to other classrooms. Additionally, the student can sort and staple or clip papers together and hole punch as needed.
Pet SitterThe student can feed the classroom pets; carry in cat/dog food; pour pet food into an airtight container. They can also assist in cleaning cages and tanks. Cleaning food and water bowls is another job of the pet sitter.
Plant SitterThe student can water and care for the classroom or school plants including weeding the class or school garden.
Scuff Mark SpotterAttach a tennis ball to the end of a pole. Have the student walk along the hall or in the gym scanning for shoe marks to rub out. This is a great activity for visual scanning and eye-hand coordination!
Table SetterThe student can wipe down the table, and give each peer a plate, napkin, cup, spoon, and fork. Teach students to clean the table in a systematic pattern, wiping up and down and back and forth.
Trash CollectorStudents can empty little trash cans into a larger trash can; help pull out a trash bag and tie it up and take the trash bag out to the larger container; take trash bag to the curb.
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