Ballenger Creek Elementary

5th Grade Jobs

Presented by: Mrs. Quaglietta, Mrs. Sherman & Ms. Lee

Learning Objectives

oStudents will Learn about the World of Work as it relates to 5TH Grade Jobs oLearn about all 5th Grade Jobs that are available oComplete an interest inventoryoFill out a job application

“Find out what you like doing best, and get someone to pay you for doing it”

Welcome To The World of Work

Athlete Doctor Bank

Teller

Musician

Archite

ct

Dancer

Disc Jockey

Teacher

Social

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r

School Counselor

Principal

Custodian

Interior Designer

Lawyer

Librarian

Model

Sports Announcer

Dentist

President

Massage

Therapist

Automotive Technician

Electrician

Character Traits

How do the pillars of character relate to the World of Work and

Your 5th Grade Job at BCES?

SimilaritiesWorld of Work BCES

Real Life Working World

You successfully perform a job.

You show good character.

You get paid.

The Working World at BCES

You successfully perform a job.

You show good character.

You get paid with Positive Paws.

Communication Skills are Essential

o Address your Supervisor in a professional manner

o Cooperate and respect your fellow co-workers

o Use patience with the students that you are working with

Punctuality is Key

Part of being responsible is making sure that you are at your job on time each working day.

If you know that you are going to be absent on a day you are scheduled to work, make sure that you tell your supervisor ahead of time.

Responsibility is a MUST! o Students are responsible

for showing up to work when they are supposed to. It is not the supervisor’s responsibility to come find you.

o Students who have not

shown up for their jobs have been “fired” and replaced by responsible workers.

Rewards of Working

You will earn one positive paweach time you successfullycomplete your job.

More importantly, you willexperience the great feelingassociated with being a teamplayer.

You will not work alone. Youwill have co-workers and asupervisor … just like in the real working world.

"It's not how smart you are that matters, what really counts is how you are smart."

What Jobs Are Available?

Art Helper

Positive Paw

Helper

Music Helper

Breakfast Helper

Pre-K Help

er

MEDIA

HELPER

Homework Helper

Naturalist

School Store Helper

Weather Reporter Office Helper

PE Helper

Pre-K Helper

Supervisors: Mrs. Brohawn & Mrs. Line

Job Description: Assist Pre-K students with

unpacking in the morning and getting them ready to learn for

the day. Read books with Pre-K students and guide them in

play activities.

Times:8:30-9:00

Interest: Interpersonal

Weather Reporter

Supervisor:Mr. Weddle

Job Description:Students will be trained in using the computer to obtain accurate weather information. Students will post this information by the

office each morning and will read the weather report on the

morning announcements.

Time:8:30-9:00

Interest: Logical/Mathematical, Naturalist

Homework Helper

Supervisor:Various Teachers

Job Description:In this job you will complete tasks as

they are assigned by a teacher. You will likely be working with younger children and assisting them with

their homework.

Time:8:30-9:00 or 3:30-4:00

Interest:Verbal-Linguistic, Interpersonal

Media Helper

Supervisor:Mrs. Messer/Ms. Lawrence

Job Description:Students will put books back on

the shelves, make deliveries to teachers and assist younger

students in finding books

Time:8:30-9:00

Interest:Mathematical/Logical,

Intrapersonal

Music Helper

Supervisor:Mrs. Alderman

Job Description:Students will assist with the completion of various tasks in

the Music Department.

Time:3:30-4:00

Interest:Musical-Rhythmic

PE Helper

Supervisor:Mrs. Brown/Mr. Keller

Job Description:Students will perform various tasks

for the PE teachers at the end of the day. Students will help with putting equipment away and

running errands.

Time:3:20

Interest:Bodily-Kinesthetic

Art Helper

Supervisor:Mrs. Lund/Ms. Singer

Job Description:In this position, you will perform various tasks in

the art room

Time:8:30-9:00 or 3:30-4:00

Interest: Visual-Spatial,

Bodily-Kinesthetic

Breakfast Helper

Supervisor:Mrs. Leith

Job Description:Students will assist younger

children with opening breakfast items, and other duties as assigned by the

Cafeteria staff.

Time:8:30-9:00

Interest:Interpersonal

Naturalist

Supervisor:Mrs. Myers & Mrs. Snowden

Job Description:Students will assist

Administration in the upkeep and maintenance of the

school. Students will help with changing the sign at

the entrance to the school.

Time:8:30-9:00 or 3:30-4:00

Interest: Naturalist

School Store Helper

Supervisor:Mrs. Sherman

Job Description: Students will assist in the daily operations of the school store. Students should have excellent

character, math abilities and communication skills.

Time:8:30- 9:00

Interest: Logical/Mathematical, Interpersonal

Positive Paw Helper

Supervisor:Mrs. Sherman

Job Description:

Students will assist Mrs. Sherman in the collection of positive paws

in classroom buckets.

Time:8:30-9:00 or 3:30-4:00

Interest:Intrapersonal

Office Helper

Supervisors:Mrs. Luna & Mrs. Hendy

Job Description:Students will perform various tasks for the front office staff, including running important

end of day errands.

Time:3:20

Interest:Interpersonal, Verbal-Linguistic

Which Job is right for you?o Choose a job that

matches your Interest Inventory

o Pick what YOU like, not what your friends are choosing!

o Find a job that works best with your schedule

Selecting a Job

o Mrs. Quaglietta, Mrs. Sherman and Ms. Lee will look over your applications in the weeks to come.

o WE will contact you with job information. There is no need to come to us.

o Not everyone will get their first choice. Even if you are not crazy about your job, stick it out and try your very best!

Thank you for your application