10 Fun Classroom Jobs for Middle School Students

Hey Teacher Friend!

The implementation of classroom jobs for Middle School students might be just what you need if you are looking for a way to engage your middle school students, take control of your class, and lighten your workload.

It's all up to you what kind of jobs you assign and how many responsibilities you want to track. Every student in my class has a different job, but you can have multiple students with the same responsibilities. Student jobs should be small, simple, and doable. 

Examples of Classroom Jobs for Middle School Students

Here is a potential list of classroom jobs that your middle school students can take on to help you with your teacher responsibilities:

1. Classroom Librarian: This student is responsible for organizing the classroom library, checking books in and out, and ensuring that books are returned on time.
2. Tech Support: This student is responsible for helping with any technical difficulties, such as setting up equipment or troubleshooting technology problems.
3. Group Speaker: This student is responsible for taking notes during class and summarizing important points at the end of each lesson.
4. Classroom Monitor: This student is responsible for ensuring that the classroom is tidy and organized and that all materials are put away at the end of class.
5. Classroom Greeter: This student is responsible for welcoming guests to the classroom and making sure that they feel comfortable and included. 
6. Attendance Monitor: This student is responsible for taking attendance at the beginning of each class and ensuring that all students are accounted for.
7. Anchor Chart Clerk: This student creates classroom displays, posters, and other visual aids to support learning.
8. Class News Reporter: This student is responsible for writing articles or creating videos that showcase the classroom's activities and accomplishments.
9. Banker: The banker manages the classroom economy, including tracking students' earnings, facilitating purchases, and enforcing rules.
10. Clean-up Monitor: Ensures that the classroom is clean and neat before leaving.

You can find my resources for additional classroom jobs here.

When assigning classroom jobs to students on your classroom jobs list, consider these things:

 Classroom Needs: Jobs should be based on class needs, such as classroom management, tech support, or organizational tasks.  

Student Interests: Giving students jobs that align with their interests and strengths makes them more engaged and motivated. For example, a student who enjoys art could take on the role of Anchor Chart Clerk.  

Skill Improvement: Classroom jobs can also provide students with opportunities to learn new skills or improve their existing ones. For example, a student that likes to lead group discussions can take on the role of Classroom Reporter to improve their communication skills.

Rotating jobs: It’s a good idea so students can get a taste of different roles and gain new skills. It'll also keep them from getting bored.  

Importance of Class Routines when Implementing Class Jobs:

  Routines are key when implementing middle school jobs for a few reasons:

1. It's important to have clear routines so that students know what's expected of them. This way, confusion, and misunderstandings can be prevented.
2. By knowing their jobs and routines, students can perform their tasks more efficiently, saving time and enhancing classroom efficiency.
3. A classroom routine can help students feel more secure and confident in their roles, preventing disruptions and distractions in the classroom.
4. Routines in the classroom help students learn responsibility. By placing tasks in their hands, students learn to take ownership and hold themselves accountable.
5. The routines in the classroom help students become independent. The more comfortable students become with their jobs, the less guidance they need from the teacher, promoting self-reliance.

Determine the Job’s Value: 

  Identify the value of each job. It could be based on responsibility, commitment, or skills. As you determine the value of each job, you are able to set appropriate pay rates based on the overall value of the job. 

1. Time and Effort Required: The more time and effort a job requires, the higher its value should be. For example, a job that requires students to spend a lot of time organizing and maintaining classroom banking may be more valuable than a job that only requires a few minutes of work each day.
2. Skill Level Required: Jobs that require a higher level of skill or expertise may be more valuable than those that are more basic. For example, a job that requires students to troubleshoot technology issues may be more valuable than a job that involves simple classroom tasks.
3. Importance to the Classroom: Some jobs may be more important to the overall functioning of the classroom than others. It may be more valuable to have a job that involves monitoring students' behavior during lunch than one that involves creating classroom decorations, for instance.

This helps to create a fair, balanced economy in the classroom. Students then feel rewarded for their hard work and contributions to the classroom community.   You're now ready to create classroom jobs in your middle school classroom. Implementing classroom jobs for middle school classrooms is a win-win for both you and your students. I’m obsessed with it! I can’t run my class without it!

You're going to rock it!