Early Childhood Educator resume example

Early Childhood Educator resume example from Vancouver: ECE and Infant Toddler certified, 6 years, a room of 12 under-threes and learning stories.

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Amrit Sandhu

Early Childhood Educator and Infant Toddler Educator | Play-Based, Emergent Curriculum

Vancouver, BC6 years of experience

Summary

Early Childhood Educator with 6 years in licensed group care in Vancouver, the last four as a certified Infant and Toddler Educator. Plans emergent, play-based programs guided by the BC Early Learning Framework and documents learning so families can see it. Speaks English and Punjabi and builds strong relationships with families from many backgrounds.

Experience

Early Childhood Educator, Infant and Toddler ProgramAug 2022 - Present

Little Harbour Childcare Society

  • Co-lead a room of 12 children under 36 months with 2 other educators, maintaining the required 1:4 ratio at all times.
  • Write weekly learning stories for each of my 4 key children and share them with families through the centre's app.
  • Designed a sensory and outdoor-play program that increased daily outdoor time from 45 minutes to 2 hours in all but the worst weather.
  • Parent satisfaction for our room averaged 4.8 out of 5 in the last 2 annual surveys.
  • Mentor 2 ECE practicum students a year from local colleges.
Early Childhood Educator AssistantSep 2020 - Jul 2022

Kitsilano Children's Centre

  • Supported a group of 25 children aged 3 to 5 while completing my ECE certificate part time.
  • Led a daily Punjabi and English story circle that helped 6 newcomer children settle into the program.
  • Kept daily records of meals, naps and incidents with no licensing concerns across 2 inspections.

Skills

  • Emergent and Play-Based Curriculum
  • BC Early Learning Framework
  • Infant and Toddler Care
  • Pedagogical Documentation and Learning Stories
  • Child Development Observation
  • Family Communication
  • Inclusive Practice
  • Positive Guidance
  • Health and Safety Routines
  • English and Punjabi

Certifications

  • ECE Five-Year Certificate, BC Early Childhood Educator Registry
  • Infant and Toddler Educator (ITE) Certificate, BC ECE Registry
  • Standard First Aid with CPR Level C and Child Care First Aid
  • Criminal Record Check, BC (current)

Education

Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma with Infant and Toddler specialization, Capilano University, 2022

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What hiring managers check first

Current certification

BC centres must check your ECE certificate and any Infant and Toddler or Special Needs endorsement. List the certificate type and keep it current.

Age groups you know

Infant, toddler and 3 to 5 programs have different ratios and routines. Say clearly which ones you have worked in.

Documentation and planning

Directors want educators who plan from observation and share learning with families. Learning stories are a strong example.

Family relationships

Languages spoken, parent survey results and newcomer support show you can connect with the families the centre serves.

Keywords the applicant tracking system matches

  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Infant Toddler Educator
  • ECE
  • BC Early Learning Framework
  • Emergent Curriculum
  • Play-Based Learning
  • Learning Stories
  • Child Development
  • Licensed Child Care
  • Family Engagement
  • Ratios
  • Inclusive Care

Use the ones that are true of you, in the words the posting uses.

Mistakes to avoid

  1. Only describing care routines

    Diapering and naps are part of the job, but directors hire for curriculum and relationships. Lead with those.

  2. Missing checks and first aid

    Criminal record checks and child care first aid are mandatory. Show they are current.

  3. Vague numbers

    Group size, ratios and number of key children give the reader a clear picture of your responsibilities.

Questions

What certification do I need to work as an ECE in BC?
You need an ECE certificate from the BC ECE Registry. An ECE Assistant certificate allows you to work while you study, and the Infant and Toddler Educator certificate is required to lead an under-3 room.
How long should an ECE resume be?
One page for most educators, two if you have many years or additional roles such as supervisor.
Should I mention the languages I speak?
Yes. Many centres serve multilingual families, and a second language is often listed as an asset.

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