Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

SOC Code: 25-2011

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Educations teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 100.0/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Instructing, Learning Strategies, Speaking.

AI-Proof Score: 100.0Very High
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Median Salary

$37,120

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Job Growth

4.1%

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Training Time

Medium preparation (1-2 years)

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Job Zone

Zone 3 / 5

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Training Cost

~$15,000

Key Skills

  • Instructing
  • Learning Strategies
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Coordination
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Social Perceptiveness

Common Tasks

  • Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
  • Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — AI-Proof Careers