JOB REPORT / 25-2011 · 34 TASKS

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education.

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Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by…
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects…
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule…

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Your job, task by task.

21 of 34 tasks reviewed

This job has 34 core tasks. We went through 21 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Preschool 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
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
AI DOES
Drafts record entries, organizes data fields, and flags missing information
YOU DO
Verify each child's details firsthand and follow your district's exact rules
TASK 02
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to children.
AI DOES
Drafts learning objectives and suggests clear, age-appropriate language for goals
YOU DO
Watch each child and adjust goals to match what they actually need right now
TASK 03
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
AI DOES
Drafts lesson plan ideas, suggests activities tied to approved curricula, and helps organize weekly schedules
YOU DO
Lead the real staff conversation and agree on what works best for your specific kids
TASK 04
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 activity plans, trip itineraries, and follow-up discussion questions
YOU DO
Stay present to watch, guide, and respond to 3-year-olds in real time
TASK 05SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
AI DOES
Suggests activities and creates lesson plans
YOU DO
Read the kids and adapt in real time
About this analysis
59% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 06SOURCE-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 07SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
AI DOES
Compiles data and generates report drafts
YOU DO
Ensure accuracy and add context
About this analysis
51% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 08
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development.
AI DOES
Drafts progress summaries, suggests conversation talking points, and recommends at-home learning activities
YOU DO
Show up in person, read the room, and build real trust with each family
TASK 09
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
AI DOES
Summarizes student records, drafts talking points, and organizes progress notes before the meeting
YOU DO
Show up, listen, read the room, and make decisions together with other people who know the child
TASK 10
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
AI DOES
Tracks inventory lists, drafts supply orders, and suggests materials based on curriculum goals
YOU DO
Physically check what's on shelves and decide what kids actually need right now
TASK 11
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, read, and respond to real classroom moments that only you can see
TASK 12
Administer tests to help determine children's developmental levels, needs, and potential.
AI DOES
Suggests age-appropriate assessment tools, helps score results, and flags developmental patterns in data
YOU DO
Sit with each child, build rapport, and judge how they respond in the moment
TASK 13SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
AI DOES
Generates lesson plans and activity templates
YOU DO
Know your students and adapt in real time
About this analysis
45% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 14
Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
AI DOES
Suggests lesson plans, activity ideas, and songs for teaching colors, shapes, and letters
YOU DO
Build trust with each child and read their emotional cues in the moment
TASK 15
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
Suggests checklists, helps write observation notes, and finds info about developmental milestones
YOU DO
Trust your eyes and gut from being in the room with kids every day
TASK 16SOURCE-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 sequences
YOU DO
Read student needs and adapt in real time
About this analysis
33% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 17SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of preschool programs.
AI DOES
Compiles data and drafts program evaluation reports
YOU DO
Build consensus and navigate relationships
About this analysis
30% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 18SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
AI DOES
Suggests activities and materials for different learning styles
YOU DO
Know your students and their real needs
About this analysis
29% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 19
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
Read the room, notice what sparks each child's curiosity, and adjust materials in the moment
TASK 20
Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
AI DOES
Helps organize observation notes and spot patterns across recorded data
YOU DO
Stay present and read each child's real-time cues, moods, and needs
TASK 21
Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
AI DOES
Helps draft clear policy summaries or reminder scripts for parents and staff
YOU DO
Read the room, respond to each child's unique moment, and apply rules with warmth and care

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
SOC code: 25-2011
Tasks reviewed: 21 of 34

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $38,140 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $45,500 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 478,780
Employed in Colorado: 5,210
Job outlook: +4.1% by 2034 · ~65,500 openings/yr

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Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

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

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

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

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

Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.

Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.

Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development.

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

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

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

Administer tests to help determine children's developmental levels, needs, and potential.

Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

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

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.

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

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

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

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

Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.

Practice AI.Use your judgment.

Practice AI.
Use your judgment.