Class Helper Jobs

Give every kid a job. Busy hands make happy classrooms.

  • 14 ideas

Prayer Captain

Helps everyone fold their arms and get reverent, then says the opening or closing prayer or invites a classmate to.

Scripture Reader

Reads the key verse out loud for the class, with the teacher helping on any tricky words.

Sound Effects Director

Leads the class in sound effects during the story (or taps the Sound Board) and gives the signal when the noise stops.

Timekeeper

Watches the Big Timer and calls out β€œOne minute left!” and β€œTime!” during games and activities.

Picture Holder

Holds up the picture or your phone or tablet and turns slowly so every side of the room gets a good look.

Door Greeter

Stands by the door, welcomes each classmate by name with a smile, and makes sure visitors have a seat and a friend.

Question Master

Reads the discussion question from the screen and chooses who answers next from the quiet raised hands.

Quiet Ninja

Shows the perfect reverent pose, and when the room gets loud, freezes silently in a ninja pose so everyone copies.

Tech Helper

Taps your phone or tablet only when the teacher says, to start a game, flip to the next screen, or spin the Name Spinner.

Treasure Keeper

Guards the mystery box or treat bag and adds a marble to the Goal Jar each time the teacher spots a good choice.

Materials Manager

Passes out and collects paper, crayons and other supplies so nobody else has to leave their seat.

Encourager

Watches for kind choices and good answers and cheers them on with a thumbs-up or a β€œGreat job!”

Line Leader

Leads the class down the hall with walking feet and a quiet voice, stopping at every corner to wait for the group.

Cleanup Captain

Starts a 60-second cleanup race at the end of class so chairs, papers and crumbs are all put away.

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