Which education & training jobs are safest from AI?

The safest education & training jobs include Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other (4/100), Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten (4/100), Special Education Teachers, All Other (4/100). These roles require human judgment, creativity, or physical skills that AI cannot easily replicate.

Will AI Replace Education & Training Jobs?

Q: Will AI replace education & training jobs?

Based on our analysis of 68 occupations in Education & Training, the average AI replacement risk is 40/100. 9 jobs face high risk (70+), while 18 jobs have low risk (under 30). The impact varies significantly by specific role and the types of tasks involved.

Q: Which education & training jobs are most at risk from AI?

The highest-risk education & training jobs include Archivists (80/100), Tutors (74/100), Law Teachers, Postsecondary (73/100). These roles involve tasks that AI can increasingly automate.

We analyzed 68 occupations in education & training to determine their AI replacement risk. The average risk score is 40/100.

Jobs Analyzed

40/100

Average Risk

High Risk (70+)

Low Risk (<30)

Risk Distribution

Critical (80-100)

High (60-79)

Moderate (40-59)

Low (20-39)

Very Low (0-19)

⚠️ Highest Risk Education & Training Jobs

Archivists

Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research...

Tutors

Instruct individual students or small groups of students in academic subjects to support formal class instruction or to ...

Law Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in law. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching an...

History Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in human history and historiography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do...

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily eng...

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in social work. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of tea...

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach languages and literature courses in languages other than English. Includes teachers of American Sign Language (ASL...

Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in childcare, family relations, finance, nutrition, and related subjects pertaining to home management. In...

Farm and Home Management Educators

Instruct and advise individuals and families engaged in agriculture, agricultural-related processes, or home management ...

✅ Safest Education & Training Jobs

Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other

All postsecondary social sciences teachers not listed separately.......

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten

Teach academic, social, and life skills to kindergarten students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Inc...

Special Education Teachers, All Other

All special education teachers not listed separately.......

Teachers and Instructors, All Other

All teachers and instructors not listed separately.......

Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other

All educational instruction and library workers not listed separately.......

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.......

Teaching Assistants, All Other

All teaching assistants not listed separately.......

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physica...

Adapted Physical Education Specialists

Provide individualized physical education instruction or services to children, youth, or adults with exceptional physica...

All Education & Training Jobs by AI Risk

Job Title	Risk Score	Risk Level
Archivists	80	Critical
Tutors	74	High
Law Teachers, Postsecondary	73	High
History Teachers, Postsecondary	73	High
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	72	High
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	71	High
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	71	High
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	70	High
Farm and Home Management Educators	70	High
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	69	High
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	68	High
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	67	High
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	66	High
Teaching Assistants, Special Education	65	High
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	64	High
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	61	High
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary	60	High
Instructional Coordinators	58	Medium
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education	52	Medium
Curators	49	Medium
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	41	Medium
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	39	Low
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	38	Low
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	38	Low
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	38	Low
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	37	Low
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	37	Low
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	37	Low
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary	37	Low
Museum Technicians and Conservators	37	Low
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	36	Low
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	36	Low
Library Technicians	36	Low
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	35	Low
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	35	Low
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	35	Low
Business Teachers, Postsecondary	34	Low
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	34	Low
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	34	Low
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	34	Low
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	34	Low
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	34	Low
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	33	Low
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	32	Low
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School	32	Low
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	31	Low
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	31	Low
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	31	Low
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	30	Low
Special Education Teachers, Preschool	30	Low
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	28	Low
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	28	Low
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	28	Low
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	28	Low
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	27	Low
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	27	Low
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	27	Low
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term	27	Low
Self-Enrichment Teachers	26	Low
Adapted Physical Education Specialists	25	Low
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	22	Low
Teaching Assistants, All Other	20	Low
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	17	Very Low
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other	11	Very Low
Teachers and Instructors, All Other	5	Very Low
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	4	Very Low
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten	4	Very Low
Special Education Teachers, All Other	4	Very Low

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will AI replace education & training jobs?

Based on our analysis of 68 occupations, the average AI replacement risk in education & training is 40/100. 9 jobs face high risk, while 18 jobs have low risk. The impact varies significantly depending on the specific tasks involved in each role.

Which education & training jobs are most at risk?

The highest-risk jobs include Archivists (80/100), Tutors (74/100), Law Teachers, Postsecondary (73/100). These roles involve repetitive or data-processing tasks that AI can increasingly handle.

How can education & training workers prepare for AI?

Focus on skills that AI struggles with: creative problem-solving, emotional intelligence, complex physical tasks, and strategic thinking. Consider learning to work alongside AI tools rather than competing with them. Upskilling in data literacy and AI fundamentals can also help you leverage these technologies in your current role.