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We've revamped Student Helpers and it's easier than ever to get started! Looking to increase student ownership and create a classroom economy that runs itself? Add Banker, HR Manager, or Store Clerk as a job position! Check out these suggestions on how to incorporate Student Helper positions into your economy with ClassBank.
Giving Student Helpers access
Click the class you would like to hire students for
Click on the "Student Helpers" tab
Select the students that you would like to give access to each role
Store Clerk: Allow students to approve store purchases and edit store items.
HR Representative: Allow students to manage the job board and edit jobs.
Banker: Allow students to send transactions.
Students can now log in to their normal student account and access the permissions you have granted them.
Note: If you would like the student to get paid for this job, you must also hire the student on the Jobs page. They are not automatically hired when you grant them permissions on the Student Helpers tab.
Teacher Side
Student Side
Store Clerk
HR Representative
Banker
Banker Job Description
Job Description
Assist in sending paychecks, charging rent, and handling paper money.
Send bonuses on ClassBank throughout class as instructed by the teacher.
Transfer deposits from deposit slips onto class bank log and into ClassBank.
Job Qualifications
Must be highly organized and show strong integrity
Must have an aptitude in math and strong attendance.
Requires a recommendation.
HR Manager Job Description
Job Description
Oversee the hiring process for classroom jobs, including reviewing applications and conducting interviews.
Manage the classroom jobs, including keeping track of performance and addressing any issues.
Job Qualifications
Must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Must be responsible and fair in dealing with class job assignments and management.
Store Clerk Job Description
Job Description
Manage the class store, including inventory, sales, and customer service.
Keep track of class currency and transactions, and report on store performance.
Job Qualifications
Must be responsible, organized, and have good math skills.
Must be dedicated to providing excellent customer service.
Student Helper FAQ
What does a Student Helper account have access to?
A Student Helper account is granted access to the specific portion of the platform that you give them access to (see permissions above).
How can I see what transactions my student helpers have sent?
When you log into your account, you can easily see all of the transactions that they have sent and filter and search for what you are checking on from your All Transactions page. You can even filter to look at just student helpers.
Additionally, when you view individual student activity from your My Classes Page, you are able to see which class the transactions are coming from. This allows you to see exactly what your student helpers are sending to each student.
How do other teachers incorporate a Student Helper into their classroom economy?
"I track bonus bucks on a class sheet for different behaviors like: getting a compliment from another teacher, good hallway behavior, earning a track ticket(our school-wide PBIS system), getting a 100% on test or quiz, working overtime (turning in homework) etc. then my accountants go into the system on Fridays and input everyone’s bonuses. Then the class shops from the online store and my accountants call them over to complete their purchases."
"I have several noise police and positivity posse in my room. The noise police give warnings and fines while the positivity posse look for kids on track and doing positive things for bonuses. They coordinate with my banker who tracks all of the bonuses and fines throughout the week and then I upload them all on the site at the end of the week at one time."
"I used to have a banker when I used paper classroom dollars because the system was so cumbersome to keep up with, however, I've found it not necessary with ClassBank because it's now way easier to run. I have autopay set up so that I don't have to worry about sending paychecks or bills, and I have ClassBank up on my computer or phone throughout the day so that I can quickly send bonuses. The "cha-ching" noise really helps redirect students, so I like doing it at the moment. I'm not sure if this answers your question, but just another perspective!"
And now you can sit back and relax while your new student helpers take care of the rest (or do one of the other 1,000 things on your to-do list 😜)! If you have any questions, we'd love to chat! Shoot us a message below.