4TH G

RADE LEADERSHIP

POSIT

IONS

WHAT IS A LEADERSHIP POSITION?

• Opportunities to show leadership in the classroom

• A way to earn $$$

• Leadership positions are rotated on a 2 week schedule

• Must complete leadership role completely and daily to earn $$$

• At any time, your teacher may choose to fire you. If this happens, you need to show leadership qualities in order to be hired again

• You must submit a leadership application on time to be considered for a position. Some applications require a letter of recommendation . Your letter of application will be kept on file throughout the year. You may make changes if needed.

ELECTRICIAN

• $50.00 every 2 weeks

• Turn off lights when exiting classroom and when teacher needs lights turned on or off

• Turn on /off lamp each day

SUBSTITUTE

• $50.00 every 2 weeks

• In charge of completing leadership roles that are filled by students who are absent

MESSENGER

• $100.00 every 2 weeks

• Takes attendance and lunch count every morning and takes it to the office and cafeteria

• Gets folder from the office promptly at 3:00

• Runs errands for teacher that are needed

SECRETARY

• Answer the phone, “Hello, this is ____________’s classroom, _________ speaking, how may I help you?”

• Listen to directions and take notes if needed.

• Find out who is calling. Ex. “May I ask who is calling?”

• Give phone to person who is being asked for.

• Good listening skills, communication, and manners are a MUST for this job.

PAPER FILER – 2 POSITIONS NEEDED

• $100.00 every 2 weeks

• Must file papers in student cubbies DAILY

• This student must be able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment. At times, papers will need to be filed quickly so students can have them before they go home.

ASSISTANT

• $200.00 every two weeks, letter of recommendation REQUIRED

• Complete tasks for teacher when needed

• Pass out papers, pens, and whatever is needed by teacher

• This role will require a lot of trust and responsibility because they will be working as the teacher’s assistant.

DOOR HOLDER

• $50.00 every 2 weeks

• Walks second in line and holds the door for classmates

• Must exhibit good behavior and manners

LINE LEADER

• $50.00 every 2 weeks

• This student leads the class to specials, lunch, recess, assemblies, and any other events.

• This student must walk at a consistent pace, stop at appropriate spots, and exhibit positive hallway behavior.

LIBRARIAN

• $50.00 every 2 weeks

• Organize books in classroom library

• Make sure all shelves in the classroom are organized and tidy

• Make sure students do not place classroom books in desk , lockers, or take home

• Make sure students return books in a timely manner and are keeping up with checking in and checking out books in classroom library notebook

CABOOSE

• $50.00 every 2 weeks

• Last student in line

• Make sure you are always the last in line and inform teacher if anyone is not in line with the class

TECHNICIAN

• $50.00 every two weeks

• Turn off all computers at the end of the day, and make sure all computers are turned on every morning

CUSTODIAN- 2 POSITIONS NEEDED

• $50.00 every 2 weeks

• Make sure room is clean and tidy

• Pick up any mess that is necessary, clean boards, dust, and clean tops of desks and bookshelves.

BANKER 1- (2 POSITIONS NEEDED)

• Letter or recommendation required

• $200.00 every two weeks

• Daily responsibilities

• Must exhibit strong math and organizational skills

• Must be trustworthy and responsible when dealing with money

• Pay students promptly at 8:30 for having their planner signed

• Show teacher any notes that are in the planner

• Pay students at the end of the day who stay on the happy side

• Collect money from students who owe taxes for various reasons

BANKER 2

• Letter or recommendation required

• $150. 00 every 2 weeks

• Not a daily position, but a very busy job on pay day and when students are purchasing incentives

• Write checks to students who have leadership roles on pay day

• Must know how to write a check (we will teach you one time and provide an example, then you will be in charge of teaching the next banker).

• Must exhibit strong math and organization skills

• Must be responsible and trustworthy when dealing with money

• Collect money and give change when students purchase classroom incentives

HALL MONITOR

• Letter of recommendation required

• $200.00 every 2 weeks

• In charge of making sure students are in line properly and following voice levels while walking in the hallway and when lined up after lunch

• This also includes carrying a notebook to keep track of anyone not showing leadership qualities

• This role requires trust, honesty, and responsibility therefore a letter of recommendation is required.