Adult education or ESL teacher
Teaches adults and out-of-school youth basic education, reading and writing, English as a second language, or classes for a high school equivalency.
Will AI replace adult education or ESL teacher jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: Medium. More AI overlap than 60 in 100 jobs. AI helps with some tasks, like paperwork or first drafts. People still do the core of the job. 6% of this job’s working time is already spent on tasks people bring to AI at work (Anthropic Economic Index). Based on Microsoft research on real AI use at work, matched to the tasks of each job in O*NET.
What AI already helps with
- Watch students' work to check progress and suggest improvements
- Use computers and other tools to support lessons
- Plan lessons that mix teaching, demonstrations, and hands-on work
What stays human
- Get materials and classrooms ready for activities
- Observe students to learn their abilities, limits, and interests
- Prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore and persevere
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: -13.9%. Typical pay: $61,540 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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