Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

SOC Code: 25-2021

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations instruct students individually and in groups, using teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. This career typically requires considerable preparation (2-4 years). With an AI-proof score of 94.6/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Learning Strategies, Learning Strategies, Instructing.

AI-Proof Score: 94.6Very High
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Median Salary

$62,340

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Job Growth

-2.0%

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Training Time

Considerable preparation (2-4 years)

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Job Zone

Zone 4 / 5

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Training Cost

~$40,000

Key Skills

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

Common Tasks

  • Instruct students individually and in groups, using teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.
  • Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or with special academic interests.
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

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
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — AI-Proof Careers