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Will AI replace kindergarten teachers, except special education?AI replacement risk 29% and how the work is changing

United States Education Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$62,680
25th–75th pct. $52,180–$79,910
Top pay (est.)
$132,400
Top 10% $101,830
Pay in 5 years
$72,500est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$83,800est.
$72,000–$97,300
Outlook score
55/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
29%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
−0.3%
12K openings / yr

Will AI replace Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education? AI replacement risk

29%
Low
Ranked #240 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

Key skills

Monitoring
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Social Perceptiveness
4.0
Learning Strategies
3.9
Critical Thinking
3.8
Reading Comprehension
3.8
Coordination
3.4
Instructing
3.2

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Education and Training
5.2
English Language
4.8
Administrative
4.2
Psychology
4.1
Customer and Personal Service
4.0
Geography
3.7
History and Archeology
3.6
Computers and Electronics
3.6

What the work involves

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsThinking CreativelyUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsDeveloping Objectives and StrategiesCoaching and Developing OthersScheduling Work and Activities

Important abilities

Written ExpressionOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionSpeech ClaritySpeech Recognition

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
76%
Master's degree
14%
Post-bachelor's certificate
11%

Training before entry

6–12 months
28%
None / short demo
23%
Up to 1 month
18%
1–2 years
12%
3–6 months
9%
2–4 years
5%
1–3 months
2%
4–10 years
2%

Related work experience

None
32%
6–12 months
29%
3–6 months
14%
1–2 years
12%
8–10 years
5%
4–6 years
4%
2–4 years
2%
6–8 years
2%

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.