25-3031.00

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term

Teach students on a short-term basis as a temporary replacement for a regular classroom teacher, typically using the regular teacher's lesson plan.

4.0OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Moderate Risk

AI will start nibbling at this role

Safer than 37% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 50% probability of automation for this role
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37%
of jobs safer
639
jobs riskier than this
+1.6%
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.

AI tutoring platforms can handle some instruction independently, and AI-generated lesson plans reduce preparation time for substitute teachers working in unfamiliar subjects. Classroom management, physical supervision of students, handling behavioral incidents, and maintaining school safety all require in-person human authority. This role faces low AI displacement risk through 2027 despite it being relatively low-skill; schools require a live adult in the room for safety and legal reasons that AI cannot satisfy.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$38,470
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+1.6%
Little or no change
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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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 →