In a classroom economy, every student needs a job to feel included. For large classes, that can be challenging to do. Here are 24+ ideas for classroom jobs perfect for middle schoolers.
No matter how big or small a job may seem, every student needs to have one to be included in the classroom economy.
No matter how many students you have in the class, these are the vital jobs to help a classroom economy run smoothly.
This person runs the class bank. They need to be a trusted individual because they will have access to everyone’s money. I made students get a letter of recommendation from a grownup (parent, teacher, coach, etc.) in addition to their job application. This is the only job that required one.
This student is the one that I have pass out and collect papers. They assist me in any small tasks I need completed.
Additionally, if I have a planned absence, the teacher’s assistant with help the substitute teacher. Whether it’s finding certain papers, questions about procedures, the TA will get the job done.
This is a COVETED job because this student gets to run the errands outside the classroom. Left papers on the copier? Messenger gets them. Need extra whiteboard markers from the office? Messenger gets them.
This job is in reference to the bell ringer attendance brackets I do! At the start of every class, this student conducts the daily vote and records the votes for each item.
This is different than the attendance bracket leader. The role this person has is informally taking attendance at the start of class.
On the side of my desk, I have rosters for each class in a dry erase sleeve . The attendance monitor will put a check mark for “present” and “T” for tardy. Absent students are left blank.
