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K-12 Teacher

Teachers educate students, develop lesson plans, assess learning, and guide student development.

$66,397
Median Salary
3.5 million
Total Employed
3
Career Transitions
AI Risk Score
0 %
Medium Risk

Higher risk than 51% of jobs in our database

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Pivot Score 66/100

Moderate pivot potential — some transitions require new skills.

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Automation Risk Analysis

Real-time market signals

AI Can Do This Today
4/10 Moderate
Job Postings
-5%
(burnout exits, not automation)
Automation Timeline
N/A - AI augments teaching
until major impact

Why This Job Faces Uncertainty

AI tutoring saving teachers 5.9 hours/week on admin

EdTech handles grading, personalized learning

Teacher shortage: 100K positions unfilled annually

Human connection and mentorship remain irreplaceable

Leaving This Role: None from AI - shortage persists
Competition Level: Low - certification barriers protect profession
Your Head Start: Moderate - learn AI tools to enhance teaching

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Job Market Data

Real trends from multiple job platforms

Moderate Demand
Current Employment
1.4M
BLS (2026)
Projected Growth
0%
2024-2034
Annual Openings
0
per year (growth + replacements)

Listing Trends

4 sources tracked
🇺🇸 United States
1.6K listings
Adzuna (1.6K)
🇩🇪 Germany
6.8K listings
Adzuna (4.3K) Arbeitsagentur (2.5K)
🇫🇷 France
1.4K listings
Adzuna (529) France Travail (846)
🇪🇸 Spain
6.9K listings
Adzuna (6.9K)
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4 listings
Adzuna (4) Reed (0)
Sources: AdzunaArbeitsagenturFrance TravailReed
Updated Feb 25, 2026

Career Transitions

Safe career paths based on your existing skills

Instructional Designer

6-12 months
30%
Salary Change +20%
Skill Overlap
75%

Skills to Learn

Curriculum DesignE-Learning ToolsLearning Theory

Corporate Trainer

3-6 months
40%
Salary Change +35%
Skill Overlap
80%

Skills to Learn

Adult LearningPresentationTraining Programs

EdTech Product Manager

12-18 months
20%
Salary Change +60%
Skill Overlap
55%

Skills to Learn

Product StrategyUser ResearchEdTech Knowledge

Essential Reading

Deepen your knowledge with these recommended books.

The First Days of School

Harry & Rosemary Wong

"Almost 30 years after publication, this how-to manual remains a must-read for effective classroom management."

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Teach Like a Pirate

Dave Burgess

"Offers inspiration and innovative ideas to increase student engagement, boost creativity, and transform your teaching life."

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Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain

Zaretta Hammond

"Examines how culturally responsive teaching impacts students' brains, empowering educators in diverse classrooms."

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Recommended Courses

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Coursera

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Price $2,000
Rating ★ 4.7

Skills You'll Learn

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Google

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Rating ★ 4.6

Skills You'll Learn

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Rating ★ 4.5

Skills You'll Learn

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