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Teacher (K-12)

AI tutoring systems (Khan Academy's Khanmigo, Duolingo AI) provide personalized learning at scale. Routine instruction and assessment are increasingly AI-augmented, but the social-emotional role of teachers remains critical.

3.2M current workers
Major disruption: By 2032
44%Automation Risk

Medium Risk

Automation Risk Trajectory

Historical progression and projected automation risk for Teacher (K-12)s through 2030

What AI Is Replacing

  • Personalized homework help
  • Quiz and assessment grading
  • Curriculum content delivery
  • Progress tracking and reporting

What Humans Still Own

  • Social-emotional learning and mentorship
  • Classroom culture and motivation
  • Special needs and adaptive instruction
  • Parent and community relationships

Top Skills to Develop Now

EdTech AI toolsSocial-emotional learningDifferentiated instruction
Sources: OECD Education Report (2023), WEF Future of Jobs (2023)

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