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Elementary School Teachers vs Kindergarten Teachers

Side by side: how much of the shift AI and robots touch, pay, outlook and training.

Time card for elementary school teachers: 1h 29m of an 8-hour shift touched by AI or robotsTime card: Elementary School Teachers →

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Elementary school teachers or kindergarten teachers: which will AI change more? AI and robots touch more of the day for elementary school teachers: 1h 29m of an 8-hour shift, against 54m for kindergarten teachers. Median pay is about the same: $63,970 and $62,680.

The two jobs share very close skills, including instructing, learning strategies, time management, so moving between them is realistic for many people.

Elementary School Teachers
1h 29mof an 8-hour shift touched by AI or robots
  • 6h 31mDone by people
  • 6mPeople do it with AI's help
  • 1h 23mAI mostly does it alone
  • 0mRobots have done it somewhere
Median pay
$63,970
U.S. workers
1.4 million
Outlook to 2035
-0.4%
Openings a year
88,000
Typical preparation
Bachelor's degree
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Kindergarten Teachers
54mof an 8-hour shift touched by AI or robotsLess AI time
  • 7h 6mDone by people
  • 5mPeople do it with AI's help
  • 49mAI mostly does it alone
  • 0mRobots have done it somewhere
Median pay
$62,680
U.S. workers
109,000
Outlook to 2035
-0.3%
Openings a year
12,000
Typical preparation
Bachelor's degree
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Elementary School Teachers

Where AI or robots show up most

  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. 21m
  • Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. 16m
  • Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress. 16m

Biggest tasks still done by people

  • Instruct students individually and in groups, using teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. 2h 5m
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students. 26m
  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities. 26m

Kindergarten Teachers

Where AI or robots show up most

  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. 22m
  • Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations. 11m
  • Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate children's progress. 11m

Biggest tasks still done by people

  • Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests. 54m
  • Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills. 54m
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students. 32m

Swap in a different job Highlighted numbers are the higher of the two. Hours are estimates from each job's time card.