25-2021.00

Elementary School Teachers

Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level. Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized instruction.

2.2OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

Your job is remarkably safe from AI

Safer than 12% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 0% probability of automation for this role
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12%
of jobs safer
124
jobs riskier than this
+4.0%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Human-Centric

This occupation relies heavily on human judgment, empathy, creativity, or physical dexterity that remains beyond current AI capabilities.

Elementary teaching requires constant adaptation to individual student learning styles, behavioral management, social-emotional development, and the adult mentorship that shapes children's trajectories. AI tutoring tools (Khan Academy's Khanmigo) assist but cannot provide the human teacher's role in classroom community, safety, and developmental support. Teacher shortages remain severe.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$61,690
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+4.0%
As fast as average
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Zone 4 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

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22% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →