male childcare workers - employment barriers?

[Dukonnaire]

Thank you for your support.

I suppose I'm just paranoid about what I read; that only 2 percent of childcare workers are male. I figure this can mean a combination of two things: (a) the childcare industry doesn't get them, and (b) the childcare industry doesn't want them.

That's what I see in the various research articles. Obviously in this thread there's been overwhelming support FOR men in childcare positions, and in a way, I suppose it your (mums') opinions that matter. Do any of you know any mums who are paranoid about having men working with their kids?

FYI, this is a preschool, so I'd be working with very young children. 2-5, I think.

EDIT: Oh, and with regards to your first sentence, my resume indicates clearly that I'm interested in more than just turning up for the interview. I've done 6 weeks of volunteer work at a primary school, and I've applied to pursue childcare related education.