Automation index
How much of a Primary school teacher’s job can AI already do?
A workbook and a test come earlier. Holding a class of 25 until they can read does not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Primary school teacher
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#350 / 633
View rankingPrimary school teacher
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Prepare lessons, worksheets and adaptations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Teach, tutor and hold the classroom.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Families, parent meetings and conflicts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Assess, reports and special-needs notes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Playground, dining hall and duties.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Staff meeting, planning and not leaving a child behind.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- teach class
- mark students
- lesson plans
- teach
- Teach, tutor and hold the classroom
- Families, parent meetings and conflicts
- Assess, reports and special-needs notes
- Playground, dining hall and duties
- maestro de primaria
- maestra de primaria
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-2021.00· ESCO/ISCO 2341
IS WORK OVER?
Pediatrician
21%
#433 / 633
View rankingPediatrician
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 12% | +1.3 |
Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 12% | +1.2 |
Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 21% | 28% | +5.9 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- manage research data
- operate open source software
- demonstrate disciplinary expertise
- think abstractly
- manage personal professional development
- synthesise information
- develop own practices continuously
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1221.00· ESCO/ISCO 2211