JOB REPORT / 25-2012 · 37 TASKS

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education.

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Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects…
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence…
Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports…

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27 of 37 tasks reviewed

This job has 37 core tasks. We went through 27 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Educations actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

TASK 01
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to children.
AI DOES
Drafts clear learning objectives and suggests simple kid-friendly wording
YOU DO
Watch your class and decide what goals fit these kids right now
TASK 02
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
AI DOES
Drafts lesson plans, activity ideas, and learning objectives based on grade-level standards
YOU DO
Adapt every plan to your real students' needs, pace, and classroom culture
TASK 03
Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
AI DOES
Drafts report templates, organizes record formats, and suggests standard language for common progress notes
YOU DO
Observe each child directly and decide what their real progress and needs look like
TASK 04
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate children's progress.
AI DOES
Drafts age-appropriate quizzes, rubrics, and progress trackers
YOU DO
Watch each child closely and judge growth the way only their teacher can
TASK 05
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
AI DOES
Drafts lesson plan outlines, suggests activity ideas, and helps align content to curriculum standards
YOU DO
Bring your knowledge of your students and your colleagues into the room to decide what actually works
TASK 06
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of kindergarten programs.
AI DOES
Drafts curriculum frameworks, summarizes research, and generates agenda templates for planning meetings
YOU DO
Bring lived classroom experience and build trust with your colleagues to shape programs that truly fit your students
TASK 07
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities and guide students in learning from those activities.
AI DOES
Drafts project ideas, permission slips, itineraries, and reflection questions tied to learning goals
YOU DO
Show up, watch over kids, and turn real moments into real learning
TASK 08
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
AI DOES
Tracks inventory lists, drafts supply orders, and suggests restock amounts based on usage patterns
YOU DO
Walk the room, handle materials, and decide what 5-year-olds truly need right now
TASK 09
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine children's developmental levels and needs.
AI DOES
Scores tests quickly and highlights patterns across student results
YOU DO
Sit with each child, observe behavior, and connect test results to their whole life context
TASK 10SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
AI DOES
Generates course outlines and learning objectives from guidelines
YOU DO
Adapt to your students' real needs
About this analysis
57% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 11SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
AI DOES
Creates personalized lesson plans and practice materials
YOU DO
Connect with each student's needs
About this analysis
51% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 12SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
AI DOES
Gathers student data and suggests intervention strategies
YOU DO
Build trust and navigate sensitive conversations
About this analysis
50% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 13
Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
AI DOES
Drafts assignment schedules, evaluation rubrics, and feedback templates for assistants and volunteers
YOU DO
Watch real people in action and make judgment calls about their fit and performance
TASK 14
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
AI DOES
Suggests age-appropriate classroom rules, behavior charts, and policy templates
YOU DO
Read the room, enforce rules with warmth, and respond to each child's needs in real time
TASK 15
Prepare materials, classrooms, and other indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, learning and motor-skill activities, and safety.
AI DOES
Suggests room layouts, activity ideas, and supply checklists
YOU DO
Physically arrange the space and judge what feels safe and right for your kids
TASK 16SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
AI DOES
Generates slides, charts, and multimedia content
YOU DO
Choose what connects with your audience
About this analysis
43% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 17SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
AI DOES
Suggests activities and creates lesson plans
YOU DO
Read the group and adapt in real time
About this analysis
39% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 18
Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.
AI DOES
Suggests lesson ideas, adapts activity plans, and flags learning patterns from notes
YOU DO
Read each child's mood and needs in the moment and adjust your approach on the spot
TASK 19
Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
AI DOES
Suggests lesson plans, activity ideas, and learning games for early childhood skills
YOU DO
Read each child's mood, build trust, and guide hands-on learning in the moment
TASK 20
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests.
AI DOES
Suggests strategies, resources, and talking points for common adjustment issues
YOU DO
Read the child's emotions in the moment and build the real relationship that makes guidance work
TASK 21
Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.
AI DOES
Gives teachers checklists, talking points, and info about developmental milestones
YOU DO
Watch children daily and build the trust needed for sensitive parent conversations
TASK 22SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
AI DOES
Creates lesson plans and activity suggestions
YOU DO
Read student needs and adapt in real time
About this analysis
33% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 23
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
AI DOES
Suggests age-appropriate materials, activity ideas, and play setups based on learning goals
YOU DO
Watch how each child interacts and swap materials based on what you see in real time
TASK 24
Prepare children for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
AI DOES
Suggests activity ideas and strategies for building persistence in young learners
YOU DO
Show up in person with warmth, patience, and real human connection every single day
TASK 25
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.
AI DOES
Summarizes student progress notes and suggests talking points before the meeting
YOU DO
Read the room, listen with empathy, and build real trust with families
TASK 26
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
AI DOES
Summarizes student notes and progress data to prepare you for the meeting
YOU DO
Bring your personal knowledge of each child and build trust with colleagues face to face
TASK 27
Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.
AI DOES
Suggests activity ideas and volunteer coordination tips
YOU DO
Build trust and read the room in real time

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
SOC code: 25-2012
Tasks reviewed: 27 of 37

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $62,680 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $62,870 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 108,870
Employed in Colorado: 3,260
Job outlook: −1.6% by 2034 · ~12,800 openings/yr

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Practice AI.Use your judgment.

Practice AI.
Use your judgment.