Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to hold steady over the next decade, with about 8,820 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a third of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 55% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Read books to entire classes or small groups.
AI could do much of this on its own
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Instruct students individually and in groups, using teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or with special academic interests.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Jobs you could switch to
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What the move takes
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Getting ready typically takes two to four years.
Skills you already have
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What the move takes
Usually requires a bachelor's degree.
Getting ready typically takes two to four years.
Skills you already have
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Your current skills largely cover this move.
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What the move takes
Usually requires a bachelor's degree, with less than 5 years of experience.
Getting ready typically takes two to four years.
Skills you already have
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New skills to build
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What the move takes
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Getting ready typically takes two to four years.
Skills you already have
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Your current skills largely cover this move.
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What the move takes
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Skills you already have
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New skills to build
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What the move takes
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Getting ready typically takes two to four years.
Skills you already have
- Education and Training
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- Learning Strategies
- Active Listening
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New skills to build
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What the move takes
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Skills you already have
- English Language
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Your current skills largely cover this move.
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What the move takes
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Getting ready typically takes more than four years.
Skills you already have
- Education and Training
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New skills to build
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