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Curriculum Developer

Based on 36 assessments

35% Moderate risk

Average realistic automation risk across all Curriculum Developer profiles in the dataset.

Raw potential
65%
Realistic risk
35%
Research benchmark ?
52%

Raw potential = I/O automation ceiling. Realistic risk = adjusted for informal knowledge and social context. Research benchmark: Eloundou et al. (2023)

Distribution across 36 profiles. Middle half of Curriculum Developers score between 30% and 37%.

0% 50% 100%
p10 · 28%
44% · p90
On-screen work 39%

Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.

In-person + screen 57%

Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.

Computer + action 4%

Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.

Fully in-person 0%

No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.

3 synthetic profiles for a Curriculum Developer, ordered by automation exposure. Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.

Task Time Type Exposure
Researching and analyzing educational standards, subject matter trends, and best teaching practices to inform curriculum design
deep expertise social element
25% AD 28%
Writing and organizing lesson plans, learning objectives, and instructional materials (e.g., slides, worksheets, assessments) in digital formats
21% DD 55%
Collaborating with subject-matter experts, teachers, or stakeholders to review and refine curriculum content for accuracy and relevance
deep expertise
19% AD 14%
Designing and developing digital or interactive learning tools (e.g., e-learning modules, videos, or simulations) using authoring software
deep expertise
16% DD 26%
Training or supporting teachers on how to implement the curriculum effectively through workshops or documentation
deep expertise
7% DA 0%
Aligning curriculum with regulatory or accreditation requirements (e.g., state standards, Common Core, or industry certifications)
7% AD 29%
Piloting and gathering feedback on curriculum materials from educators or students, then iterating based on results
deep expertise
1% AD 11%

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