Childcare CV Template

If you are searching for childcare opportunities online, then having a strong CV will be critical in obtaining a position at your desired childcare centre. A well developed resume will determine whether you will be invited for an interview and should therefore highlight your skills and experience, be well presented, and convey confidence to the reader in your ability to do the role.

If this is your first time, the below childcare CV template will give you a guideline as to what to include and how to format your resume. Customise the below to fit your own personal experience and the childcare job you are applying for. If you don’t have any experience, think about the time you babysat for the neighbors, or helped out with the family business. It may be seem insignificant to you, but any experience is better than no experience. Further most employers who are taking on inexperienced employees, will be looking for the right behaviours and work ethic. So as long as you can demonstrate this, you’re one step in the game. In most states, you are required to have, or be working towards a Certificate 3 in Childcare, so be sure to add this qualification to your CV.

For experienced childcare workers, it is important to stress your level of experience, but more importantly, how great you are at doing your job. Try to remember times where you have really gone above and beyond in the role, or an activity which you have lead that was super successful. Highlight why they should hire you over other childcare workers. Even if you are the only person going for the job, if they like you, you will be in a better position to negotiate a higher pay rate.

Jenny Adams CV

Immediately available  
203 Church St, Richmond, VIC 3121  
T: 04 81808180  
E: [email protected]

Professional Summary

A devoted and professional Early Childhood Educator with the ability to connect with children of all ages. Passionate about the childcare industry and helping children develop their social, emotional, intellectual and motor skills. I am a caring, hardworking and an enthusiastic childcare professional with strong communication and organisational skills. Currently looking for a childcare role that will continue to build upon my knowledge and experience.

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Early Childhood Care  
Selma Institute of Childcare  
2009

Year 12 High School  
Melbourne Girls High School  
2005

Employment History

Early Childhood Educator  
Surrey Hills Early Learning Centre  
Jan 2011 – Dec 2013

Planned and implemented daily learning and play activities for children aged 3 to 5 years.

Responsibilities:

• Created a safe learning environment for children to play in that is fun and clean
• Coordinated creative learning activities in line with the Early Childhood Framework
• Helped children develop their literacy and numeracy skills through interactive tasks
• Providing general care for infants and toddlers
• Liaised and developed rapport with parents
• Prepared learning stories and daily summaries on iPads

Achievements:

• Developed ‘Halloween’ creative program and supervised crafting sessions
• Demonstrated patience and understanding when dealing with difficult children
• Responsible for open and close of the centre

Professional Nanny  
Smith Family  
Jan 2009 – Nov 2010

Responsibilities:

• Cared for two children, six and four years of age
• Organised healthy lunches and cooked nutritious meals
• Planned creative play, craft work and learning activities to assist with the child development
• Transported children to and from day care and school
• Ensured the home and play environment was always clean and safe
• Created engaging age-appropriate activities to stimulate the children’s minds
• Performed light housekeeping duties including, laundry and general cleaning duties

Achievements:

• Nurtured strong relationships with parents and children that continues to this day
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, educate and care for two children’s lives for two years

Other Skills and Qualifications

• Working with Children Check
• First Aid Certificate (St Johns)
• Advanced Microsoft Office
• Drivers Licence

Interests

Cooking, travel, swimming and piano

Referees

Available on request.