Recreation Workers vs Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education AI Risk

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low risk

Recreation Workers

56 shared · 26 different

core competencies

low risk

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Side-by-Side Comparison

Recreation Workers leads 3–1

Metric	Recreation Workers	Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Risk Score	22.7%	23.2%
Risk Tier	Low Risk	Low Risk
Risk Percentile	13th	14th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)	4 / 15	4 / 15
Median Salary	$35,380	$37,120
Employment	310K	445K

Skill Comparison

Sorted by largest difference

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Processing Information

Getting Information

Interacting With Computers

Public Safety and Security

Documenting/Recording Information

Staffing Organizational Units

Developing and Building Teams

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Law and Government

Clerical

Computers and Electronics

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Recreation Workers

34%

total discount

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

33%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Recreation Workers

4 of 15 at risk

86%Complete and maintain time and attendance forms and inventory lists.

86%Schedule maintenance and use of facilities.

84%Document individuals' progress toward meeting their treatment goals.

51%Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and plan activities accordingly, given the available equipment or facilities.

49%Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services to determine if they are producing desired results.

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

4 of 15 at risk

61%Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.

56%Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

52%Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

51%Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to children.

45%Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.

Wage Comparison

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education earns +$1,740(+5%) vs Recreation Workers

Recreation WorkersPreschool Teachers, Except Special Education

10th

$25,640$28,300

25th

$30,460$31,250

Median

$35,380$37,120

75th

$41,120$46,550

90th

$49,460$60,070

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Recreation Workers2028–2035

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education2028–2035

20242030203520402045

Recreation Workers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Recreation Workers

$27,335

from $35,380

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

$28,512

from $37,120

After adjusting for AI risk, Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education offers $1,177 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

Unique to Recreation

Unique to Preschool

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Regulatory Barriers

Creativity

Decision Complexity

Fine Manipulation

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