A single guy considering becoming a preschool teacher... dating doom?

[todreaminblue]

As the title says, I'm a guy who is thinking of switching careers to become a preschool teacher. I enjoy working with children. Singing, laughing, dancing, games, teaching. I have lots of experience with a relative's preschool age kids.

 

There's a short term training program at the local community college, including practical experience in preschool settings. They claim nearly all graduates find a position within a few months after graduating. The cost of the program is fairly low and I could pay for it without student loans. I could also take classes, do the training, while still keeping my present job.

 

True, the pay of a preschool teach is low (under $20K). That might turn off some ladies. But I'm financially stable; not rich or anything. I have my own place, car, and don't have any loans or any major expenses.

 

But... the idea of a man working with little children may turn off many ladies. I'm sure many will say "that's wonderful," but in their minds they will be thinking... next! They might even think I'm not heterosexual. Might spell dating D-O-O-M. Probably why there aren't too many guy preschool teachers.

 

Thoughts?

 

 

yeah not dating doom not in my mind.Caring, compassionate loving towards kids, dedicated setting little lives up with confidence and understanding .If a woman doesn't like that then well, i wont judge she must be a bit mad though is all i'm saying.....DO IT...:bunny: make sure to take stuffed toys and puppets.....deb

[AnyaNova]

As the title says, I'm a guy who is thinking of switching careers to become a preschool teacher. I enjoy working with children. Singing, laughing, dancing, games, teaching. I have lots of experience with a relative's preschool age kids.

 

There's a short term training program at the local community college, including practical experience in preschool settings. They claim nearly all graduates find a position within a few months after graduating. The cost of the program is fairly low and I could pay for it without student loans. I could also take classes, do the training, while still keeping my present job.

 

True, the pay of a preschool teach is low (under $20K). That might turn off some ladies. But I'm financially stable; not rich or anything. I have my own place, car, and don't have any loans or any major expenses.

 

But... the idea of a man working with little children may turn off many ladies. I'm sure many will say "that's wonderful," but in their minds they will be thinking... next! They might even think I'm not heterosexual. Might spell dating D-O-O-M. Probably why there aren't too many guy preschool teachers.

 

Thoughts?

 

Last guy I dated though at the time working in energy regulation, previously he'd been a music teacher to small children. I never had a problem with it, and wouldn't have had a problem with it if he'd still been doing that while we'd been dating.

 

What matters is that you are doing what you love. The right woman will want you to be most who you actually are, and will want to see you happy doing those things that contribute to that.

 

Anyone who tries to steer you from your heart's path to fulfill their own needs does not have your best interests in mind and is not truly capable of loving you.

[SoleMate]

My daughter's daycare was one of the best in an affluent area. There were about 10% male teachers. I remember one, "Smokey", because he was very memorable in looking and sounding a lot like James Earl Jones. AFAIK, he was universally respected and liked by children, parents, and fellow teachers. He usually worked with the toddlers and 3-4 year olds so yes, there must have been toileting duties. His very calm and caring, yet no-nonsense demeanor was invaluable, especially in dealing with some of the more hyperactive and hard-to-manage young boys (whom a few of the female teachers struggled with). He'd take a melting down, sand-throwing, hysterically screaming 4 year old boy in the hand and walk him around the park jogging track until he was calmed down, talking with him all the while. And he was great with all kids generally - he was just caring and unflappable.

 

In Nordic countries, early childhood education has many male practitioners.