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Thoughts on a man who teaches kindergarten?

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Originally posted by: Ness
I'm not homophobic, but like I said... I just really don't know that I care. I mean, if I met 20 new people at a party, what are the odds I'll run into even 2 or 3 of them again, and then, what are the odds that after that, I'll see them anymore?
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and then, what are the odds that you give a fvck what they do?
 
Originally posted by: RyanSengara
Originally posted by: tec699
I'm going to be graduating from college this fall with my special ed certification. I plan to stay in the k-4 grade area but what really has my attention is kindergarten. I love to work with small children so I'm really leaning towards the 5-6 year old age bracket. Also, I really like the energy that young children give out and working with them on their fine motor skills would be neat.

So people if you met a male at a party and he told you that he teaches kindergarten what would your initial reaction be? Would think the guy was a wuss, or a overpriced babysitter?


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I'd really think you would want to watch the payo n that. Chances are you couldn't sustain yourself on that income.
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I live in NJ. Starting salary for teachers is close to $40,000 Within 15 years most teachers top off at $60,000 plus with full benefits. In some school districts in North Jersey public school teachers make $80,000 plus. It doesn't matter what grade you teach.

Also, I'll be taking over my parents summer buisness in a few years. That's an additional income.

But this is not about money. Its about loving what you do and then the money will follow.
 
Originally posted by: Storm
Originally posted by: NFS4
It's NOT a tu-mah
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Hahaha....


Props to you for willing to teach 5-6 year olds. Tell us how your first year goes...

But impressions? You like milfs? :evil:
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Umm yea. I would meet a lot of young mommies.

:evil:
 
Most kindergarten teachers here only need like 12 ECE units don't they? I doubt there's money in that so you must have other reasons. I'm leaning towards "Pediphile" too, but the milf idea sounds nice.
 
I'd think "Hmm.... a guy who teaches kindergarten. Wait a minute- didn't somebody post on ATOT about meeting a guy who teaches kindergarter at a party a while back?
 
the schools need more male teachers, badly. Women don't work well together, especially when there are no males present. Also, many young children coming from single-mother homes could use a positive male role model.
 
Originally posted by: Saulbadguy
the schools need more male teachers, badly. Women don't work well together, especially when there are no males present. Also, many young children coming from single-mother homes could use a positive male role model.
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So true. I've been in the elementary school's around my area and women teachers greatly outnumber male teachers 10-1. Not that I'm complaining. 😀

Also we do need more male role models in public schools, especially in the inner cities. I don't think that I could teach in Camden or Newark. I'd need a bullet proof vest!
 
Originally posted by: tec699
Originally posted by: Saulbadguy
the schools need more male teachers, badly. Women don't work well together, especially when there are no males present. Also, many young children coming from single-mother homes could use a positive male role model.
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So true. I've been in the elementary school's around my area and women teachers greatly outnumber male teachers 10-1. Not that I'm complaining. 😀

Also we do need more male role models in public schools, especially in the inner cities. I don't think that I could teach in Camden or Newark. I'd need a bullet proof vest!
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Oh it seems exciting at first, but you will get tired of the constant back-stabing, whining, emotions, lying, etc etc that women do when alot of them are working together. You will know what I mean soon enough.
 
Having a male authority figure/role model at school is probably good for the kids, especially the ones who don't have one at home.

NJ teacher pay/benefits sounds pretty good, and with a summer business on top of that, could be a nice way to make a decent living -- provided the kids don't drive you crazy!
 
Originally posted by: tec699
I'm going to be graduating from college this fall with my special ed certification. I plan to stay in the k-4 grade area but what really has my attention is kindergarten. I love to work with small children so I'm really leaning towards the 5-6 year old age bracket. Also, I really like the energy that young children give out and working with them on their fine motor skills would be neat.

So people if you met a male at a party and he told you that he teaches kindergarten what would your initial reaction be? Would think the guy was a wuss, or a overpriced babysitter?


😀
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i would think he's trying to come on to me.
 
Originally posted by: Ameesh
Originally posted by: tec699
I'm going to be graduating from college this fall with my special ed certification. I plan to stay in the k-4 grade area but what really has my attention is kindergarten. I love to work with small children so I'm really leaning towards the 5-6 year old age bracket. Also, I really like the energy that young children give out and working with them on their fine motor skills would be neat.

So people if you met a male at a party and he told you that he teaches kindergarten what would your initial reaction be? Would think the guy was a wuss, or a overpriced babysitter?


😀
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i would hope he's trying to come on to me.
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fixed that for ya 😀
 
as long as ur the cool type teacher, and not r. kelly... you're cool! i bet chicks will dig that u enjoy teaching kids.
 
I am a teacher... and I work with the 3-5 year olds in a special program.

I know of one male kindergarten teacher, and I hear he is wonderful... and he's also gay. 😛 But he SINCERELY loves young children and is not a pedophile. He's just the mother hen type. And straight guys can be very nurturing, too... for example, my dad is a better cook and nurse than my mom. 😛 And my mom is a sports nut. So poo to stereotypes!

Anyway, it IS still somewhat unusual and you WILL have competition from women who want to teach K and will probably get hired before you.

You might consider teaching K to 'emotionally handicapped' kids... those are the ones who usually come from rough backgrounds and need a good male role model. Just from experience, I can tell you right now you will be hired at an alternative school MUCH faster than a middle-class-soccer-mom school.
 
teaching is a noble profession, it doesnt matter what/who/where you teach. you're giving back to your community. props to you bro.
 
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