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More men seeking ‘manny’ work due to lousy economy
Greg Carroll left his job as an executive chef in 2009, when his boss asked him to slash his 500-person staff by half. Since then, Carroll has done some catering, some consulting and some cooking in private homes. But full-time work has proven elusive. So a few months ago, the 51-year-old Carroll posted an ad […]
Read MoreDr Farquhar: Encourage more Men in early childhood education in New Zealand
Sarah Farquhar, of ChildForum, who has spent many years researching the role of men in ECE, says the issue of men working in childcare being associated with sex abuse was put to rest within the sector a long time ago and the Early Childhood Council’s comments are not helpful. Yesterday, Early Childhood Council political lobbyist […]
Read MoreInternational Conference “Men in Early Childhood Education and Care” in Berlin, Germany
The International Conference “Men in Early Childhood Education and Care” on the 27th and 28th of September 2012 in Berlin, Germany. The Coordination Centre “Men in early childhood education” and the Faculty of Primary Education of the Humboldt University Berlin invites you to attend the international conference “Men in Early Childhood Education and Care: Strategies, […]
Read MoreNew Zealand – Men in Early Childhood Education Annual Summit 2012
If you know a man interested in, or thinking of working in ECE encourage him to attend. We also welcome supportive women as well as ECE recruiters, employers and trainers. Special emphasis this year on Pasifica activities and culture. Registration Fee: Students $75.00 EC-MENz Members $100.00 Non-members: $125.00 For queries regarding the registration form, contact […]
Read MoreMenTeach E-News – January 2012
1) Smith Strives to Inspire On and Off the Basketball Court 2) Gender imbalance in Korean Schools 3) Alternative Teacher Training Programs Better Attracting Male & Minority Trainees 4) Project PRIDE will help increase minority & male teachers with $12.1 million 5) More male teachers are needed in Australian schools to help boys perform better, […]
Read MoreDemand for male early childhood teachers cannot be met
While an increasing number of New Zealand families would like men to be teaching their under fives, the men are not there to be employed, says an early childhood organisation that represents 1100 centres nationwide. Chief Executive of the Early Childhood Council, Peter Reynolds said today that early childhood centres would employ many more male […]
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