Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 2 (5%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 13 (35%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 22 (59%)

• Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to children.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• 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 can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of kindergarten programs.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate children's progress.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Organize and label materials and display children's work in a manner appropriate for their sizes and perceptual skills.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine children's developmental levels and needs.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Prepare children for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Demonstrate activities to children.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Read books to entire classes or to small groups.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Prepare materials, classrooms, and other indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, learning and motor-skill activities, and safety.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities and guide students in learning from those activities.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task

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