ISCO-08 2342
Early childhood educators
18.1%
ADI · 309th of 433 · 95% interval 9.2–28.0
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 18.1% of the task time of early childhood educators, and finish 0.0% alone. Most of the rest requires physical presence.
ADI · partial or full18.1%
309th of 433 · interval 9.2–28.0
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time26.6%
262nd of 433 · interval 23.1–30.4
Evidence71
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 6.8 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 21.4%L1Augmentation · 60.5%L2Partial delegation · 18.1%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
71 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 2.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 14% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 2.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 20% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 2.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 45 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 2.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 35 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Demonstrate activities to children.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare children for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.9% | L0 | L1L0 | 6% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 8 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 35 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 15% | 2.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Demonstrate activities to children.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 22 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 18% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Read books to entire classes or to small groups.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
Show the other 56 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.3 h | Physical presence |
| Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 4.2 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Teach proper eating habits and personal hygiene.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to children.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 45 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to children.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 38 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Read books to entire classes or to small groups.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 52 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 25 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their ages and perceptual skills.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 9 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Organize and label materials and display children's work in a manner appropriate for their sizes and perceptual skills.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 52 min | Physical presence |
| Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · supplemental task | 1.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare materials, classrooms, and other indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, learning and motor-skill activities, and safety.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.3 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform administrative duties, such as hall and cafeteria monitoring and bus loading and unloading.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · supplemental task | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.8 h | Physical presence |
| Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate children's progress.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.2% | L2 | L2L3 | 72% | 3.0 h | – |
| Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 1.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 52 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 45 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities and guide students in learning from those activities.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of kindergarten programs.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 2.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| 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.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 45 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 45 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 55 min | Access to systems |
| Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 45 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of preschool programs.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 1.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 1.8 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · supplemental task | 1.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 45 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities and guide students in learning from those activities.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Administer tests to help determine children's developmental levels, needs, and potential.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 5.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine children's developmental levels and needs.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 5.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 18.1% | 29 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.203 | 35 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | 0.198 | 57 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 44 | 34 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.09 | 36 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0 | 16 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (23)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology trainers 2356 | 100.0 | |
| Education methods specialists 2351 | 85.5 | |
| University and higher education teachers 2310 | 68.0 | |
| Other music teachers 2354 | 59.2 | |
| Other language teachers 2353 | 57.0 | |
| Teaching professionals not elsewhere classified 2359 | 55.0 | |
| Vocational education teachers 2320 | 53.5 | |
| Secondary education teachers 2330 | 49.9 | |
| Other arts teachers 2355 | 48.2 | |
| Primary school teachers 2341 | 43.0 | |
| Special needs teachers 2352 | 33.2 |
Dashed line: early childhood educators (18.1%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Early childhood educators (ISCO-08 2342), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/2342
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Early childhood educators (ISCO-08 2342)}
}Machine-readable
The same record as static JSON, with its citation: /adi/v2026.1/isco/2342.json.