Lead preschool teacher with 6 years in NAEYC-accredited early learning programs serving 3- and 4-year-olds. Raised CLASS Instructional Support scores from 2.8 to 4.1. Brings play-based, Creative Curriculum instruction, developmental screening and family partnerships that prepare children for kindergarten.
Experience
Lead Preschool Teacher, Pre-K, Little Acorns Early Learning Center (Columbus, OH)
Aug 2022 – Present
Lead a classroom of 18 four-year-olds with an assistant teacher using The Creative Curriculum
Raised CLASS Instructional Support scores from 2.8 to 4.1 through coaching on extended conversations
Track development in Teaching Strategies GOLD; 92% of children met kindergarten readiness benchmarks
Hold 2 family conferences a year per child and share weekly learning updates in Brightwheel
Preschool Teacher, 3-Year-Olds, Sunflower Child Development Center (Dublin, OH)
Jun 2020 – Jul 2022
Co-taught 16 three-year-olds, designing sensory and early literacy centers
Completed ASQ-3 screenings and referred 4 children to early intervention services
Assistant Teacher, Toddlers, Bright Beginnings Child Care (Columbus, OH)
Jun 2018 – May 2020
Supported 10 toddlers with routines, language-rich play and daily family reports while completing a degree
Education
Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science, Ohio State University (Aug 2016 – May 2020)
Skills
Instruction: play-based learning, The Creative Curriculum, early literacy and numeracy, social-emotional learning
Assessment: Teaching Strategies GOLD, ASQ-3, CLASS
Family engagement: conferences, Brightwheel, home learning kits
How to write a Preschool Teacher resume
A strong Preschool Teacher resume shows learner outcomes, the curriculum you built, and how you supported students and colleagues. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
Sections, in order
Summary
Certifications
Experience
Education
Skills
Length: One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Summary: Write two or three lines: your role, your strongest skills, and one result that proves them.
Skills to feature
Curriculum design
Classroom management
Differentiated instruction
Assessment and data use
Learning management systems
Student engagement
Parent communication
Special education support
Educational technology
Mentoring
Example bullet points
Raised the share of students meeting grade-level reading standards from 54% to 71% in one year
Designed a project-based science curriculum adopted by all 6 sections of grade 8
Mentored 4 first-year teachers, all of whom were rated effective at their annual review
Tips from recruiters
List teaching licences and endorsements with their state and expiry year.
State grade levels, subjects and class sizes for each position.
Academic and research roles can use a longer CV; school roles usually prefer one or two pages.
Recommended templates
Academic (ATS-friendly): Scholarly CV with small-caps headings and rules
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Ivy (ATS-friendly): Harvard-style Times layout with centered headings
Preschool Teacher resume FAQ
What should a Preschool Teacher resume include?
A Preschool Teacher resume should show learner outcomes, the curriculum you built, and how you supported students and colleagues. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Certifications, Experience, Education and Skills. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
What is the best resume template for a Preschool Teacher?
Academic, Classic and Ivy work well for Preschool Teacher roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Preschool Teacher resume be?
One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Which skills should a Preschool Teacher put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Preschool Teacher roles are Curriculum design, Classroom management, Differentiated instruction, Assessment and data use, Learning management systems and Student engagement.
How do I write strong Preschool Teacher resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as test score growth, pass rates and attendance. For example: "Raised the share of students meeting grade-level reading standards from 54% to 71% in one year."