How to use SignUpJester

SignUpJester is a free scheduling tool created by Onespot that helps schools easily organize parent-teacher conferences, volunteer shifts, event RSVPs, and more. It works similarly to SignUpGenius — but is simpler, faster, and completely free. You can use it whether or not your school uses the Onespot app.

Below is a step-by-step guide showing you how to create an event, share it with families, and manage sign-ups.

Step 1 — Go to SignUpJester.com

Visit https://signupjester.com

You’ll see the SignUpJester home screen featuring the signature blue duck.

Click Get Started to create your account — or log in if you already have one.

Step 2 — Log In Using Your Email

Enter your email and click Quack to Get My Code.

SignUpJester will email you a login code for secure access.

Enter the code to continue to your Dashboard.

Step 3 — Explore Your Dashboard

In your dashboard, you’ll see:

Active events
Upcoming bookings
Links to share
Templates for common school events
Preferences & profiles

To create a new event, click New Gathering.

You can:

Generate an event with AI
Use a template
Create one manually

Step 4 — Create a New Event

Choose Create Manually.

Then fill out the event details:

Event Basics

Title: e.g., Parent-Teacher Conferences – Bumblebee Classroom
Description: Add quick context for families
Theme: Choose from available designs
Location: e.g., Bumblebee Classroom

A live preview will appear on the right.

Step 5 — Set Your Date, Time, and Slot Length

Choose your schedule:

Date (e.g., December 17th)
Slot length (e.g., 30-minute increments)
Start time (e.g., 6:00 PM)
End time (e.g., 10:00 PM)
Max participants per slot (usually 1 for conferences)

Click Add Date to generate the schedule.

Step 6 — Add Custom Questions

You can collect information from families at sign-up.

Default fields:

Parent name
Parent email

Add custom questions such as:

What would you like to discuss during your conference?

Mark questions as required if needed.

Step 7 — Set Visibility

Choose who can see your sign-up:

Private link (recommended) — only people with the link can sign up
Public
Staff only

For most schools, a private link emailed to families works best.

Step 8 — Publish the Event

Click Publish.

Your event will now appear in your dashboard under Active Events.

Copy the link and share it with families via email, your Onespot app, or your website.

Step 9 — What Parents See

Families will see a list of available time slots.

After choosing a time and filling out the form:

They receive a confirmation email
Their slot becomes unavailable so no one can double-book

Parents will also receive an automatic reminder before the event.

Step 10 — View & Export Responses

As an admin:

Go to your Dashboard
Select the event
View every booking and submitted answer
Export as CSV for easy record-keeping

Why Use This Feature?

SignUpJester gives schools a clean, reliable, and free way to manage conferences and event sign-ups—without juggling spreadsheets or dealing with double bookings. It streamlines scheduling for both families and administrators, saves time, and makes communication easier.