Middle school teacher
Teaches one or more subjects to students in middle school or junior high.
Will AI replace middle school teacher jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: Medium. More AI overlap than 62 in 100 jobs. AI helps with some tasks, like paperwork or first drafts. People still do the core of the job. 30% 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
- Help students who need extra help, such as by tutoring
- Watch and assess students' performance, behavior, and health
- Make, give, and grade tests to check students' progress
What stays human
- Get materials and classrooms ready for activities
- Organize and supervise games to build physical, mental, and social skills
- Do school duties like library help, hall monitoring, and bus supervision
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: -0.4%. Typical pay: $64,370 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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