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When Daniel Nicholson first started teaching in Australia, he says people wouldn't believe him if he said early childhood was a "stepping stone" to a career.
"I think one of those factors is that society still has a view that caring and education roles are better suited women," the 31-year-old early childhood teacher tells the Educator.
"Unfortunately, there are still societal and institutional attitudes that make it very hard to choose this profession as a male."
Nicholson's unusual approach is to teach all young people, not just those with hearing disabilities, so they can develop their minds, tap into another part of their brain, and build empathy, he says.
One of his more unusual classes is called "Auslan," which he says helps kids develop language skills and communication skills together.
"Auslan has helped many children, particularly those who are hearing impaired, those for whom English second is impaired, and toddlers developing their language skills," he says.
"It gives them a way to communicate their basic needs early in the learning journey."
He adds that he feels "very privileged" to be at the Haileybury Rendall Early Learning Center, where he feels "valued for my time, qualifications, and experience."
But he says some early learning centers are
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