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Census · Education · occupation code 25-2012

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.

Passes the screen · 1 of 37 tasks

  • Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate children's progress.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 2.0% of the role's time · $154M · passed by Claude Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

Does not pass

  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.

    physical work, outside the screen · 5.3% of the role's time · $406M

  • Demonstrate activities to children.

    physical work, outside the screen · 5.1% of the role's time · $391M

  • Prepare children for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.8% of the role's time · $364M

  • Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.7% of the role's time · $359M

  • Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.6% of the role's time · $352M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

  • Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

    physical work, outside the screen · 4.5% of the role's time · $346M

  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to children.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.2% of the role's time · $318M · waiting on a check

  • Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

    physical work, outside the screen · 4.0% of the role's time · $308M

  • Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.0% of the role's time · $304M

  • Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.

    physical work, outside the screen · 3.6% of the role's time · $277M

  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

    physical work, outside the screen · 3.6% of the role's time · $276M

  • Read books to entire classes or to small groups.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.5% of the role's time · $270M · waiting on a check

  • Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.

    physical work, outside the screen · 3.5% of the role's time · $265M

  • Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.

    physical work, outside the screen · 3.2% of the role's time · $246M

  • Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.0% of the role's time · $233M

  • Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.

    physical work, outside the screen · 2.8% of the role's time · $217M

  • Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.8% of the role's time · $212M

  • Organize and label materials and display children's work in a manner appropriate for their sizes and perceptual skills.

    physical work, outside the screen · 2.8% of the role's time · $211M

  • Prepare materials, classrooms, and other indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, learning and motor-skill activities, and safety.

    physical work, outside the screen · 2.4% of the role's time · $184M

  • Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.3% of the role's time · $178M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check

  • Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.1% of the role's time · $161M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

  • Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $155M · waiting on a check

  • Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of kindergarten programs.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $151M

  • Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.9% of the role's time · $143M · waiting on a check

  • Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.9% of the role's time · $142M

  • Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.6% of the role's time · $123M

  • Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.6% of the role's time · $122M

  • Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.6% of the role's time · $120M

  • Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.5% of the role's time · $114M

  • Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $101M

  • Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $91.3M

  • Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities and guide students in learning from those activities.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.1% of the role's time · $83.0M

  • Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.0% of the role's time · $79.6M

  • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $63.5M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

  • Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $62.6M

  • Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine children's developmental levels and needs.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $58.3M

Where this role works

IndustryWorkersWage billPasses the screenAll three pass
Elementary and Secondary Schools112,450$7.6B$153M$0
Child Care Services1000$42.1M$851k$0
Religious Organizations200$9.4M$189k$0
Individual and Family Services110$5.2M$106k$0
Civic and Social Organizations90$4.0M$80.2k$0
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools90$3.4M$69.5k$0