4 th Grade leadership positions

1. 4th Grade leadership positions

2. 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.

3. 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

4. Substitute • $50.00 every 2 weeks • In charge of completing leadership roles that are filled by students who are absent

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Door holder • $50.00 every 2 weeks • Walks second in line and holds the door for classmates • Must exhibit good behavior and manners

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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.

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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.