Why are so many female teachers?

Question

We need more male teachers.

Answer 1

RDW928... I'm sorry you've had such a bad experience looking for a job. And I completely understand - well... I'm a female... but I know what it's like to not be able to get a job. Don't give up! Keep your chin up, make connections with pricipals when you're subbing. And if a teacher is requesting you to sub again and again, have them put in a good word to the principal when a job opens up!

We definately need more male teachers. And I agree that it would be great to have more at the primary level. It's just that "most guys" are not good at being empathetic with young children. However, there are exceptions to every rule. I've met some wonderful male teachers! What's really exciting is to see male teachers at the preschool level! Really, they're just big kids that want to play! :-)

Answer 2

I wish I had a good answer for you. I left a private company after eight years for the opportunity to teach. My experience has been that school districts give lip service to hiring more male teachers, but when the decisions are made, the teachers that are hired are female. As an example, the largest district in my area had twelve openings for regular elementary classroom teachers for the 06-07 school year. When the dust cleared, every position was filled by a woman (some with no experience other than student teaching). I am continuously requested as a substitute, but I can't seem to get hired as a classroom teacher.

I have a teaching credential in two states, have passed all required state tests, and have five years of substitute teaching experience. I would like to teach, but after two years in this new state, it is getting to the point where I am looking for jobs outside of education.

Like I said before, I wish I had a good answer for you.

Answer 3

I agree we definately need more male teachers, especially at the primary level. I think that the teaching profession has traditionally been thought of as a role for women. But, back in colonial days, teachers were primarily male. Just as a side note, female teachers couldn't be married. Today, male's, who are traditionally thought of as the breadwinners in a family, cannot afford to support their families on a teacher's salary. Male teachers usually don't last long in the classroom and move quickly into administrative roles for economic reasons.

Answer 4

Absolutely we need more male teachers in the profession...

Teaching has been traditionally viewed as "women's work" and there are many repurcussions of overcoming this stigma of sexism. For both genders.

For women, it meant that their work was devalued, and that is reflected in their wages. I believe as men joined the profession wages began to raise, and it became more widely viewed as a "profession" I think that when more men join the field, it will continue to be perceived as a "profession" Sadly, that might be what it takes.

Also children should have examples of what men and women can be in our society. A woman can be presidant, a man can be a teacher.

Especially in early childhood, we need more men working professionally in the field.

Answer 5

i think it's because the schedule of a teacher works well with someone who wants to be a mother...and since mothers are girls...this makes sense. i chose teaching because i like to teach, but also because of the schedule. i could still be a MOM, and have a job too! and have summers and vacations the same as my kids, and even take them to school and be there when they get out.

Answer 6

maybe we do, I am a female teacher and most teachers in my school are indeed female

Answer 7

Because they love teaching lower grades because most females love children

Answer 8

most men don't have the patience or the "compassion" skills for it. Sorry guys, this doesnt mean all men.

Answer 9

We're born to nurture. Period.

Answer 10

Absolutely agree with that, it's just they won't! :)