The Importance of a Professional Nanny Resume and How to Create One!
While many people still think of nannies as “babysitters,” those of us in the industry know that nannies are childcare professionals and experts with so much to offer! If you are a professional nanny in search of a new job, it is important to have a professional nanny resume ready for agencies and potential employers.
A well put together resume will help you stand out in the crowd of applicants and get you that interview. Many parents are looking for a nanny with plenty of experience and a career mindset. Your resume is a way to showcase your experience as well as to show parents that you are serious about the job and will conduct yourself in a professional manner.
What does a nanny resume need to include?
Just like any other type of resume you should have a heading with your full name and contact information. Then you’ll start with your qualifications, usually as a list of bullet points. This includes things like how many years of experience you have, CPR certification, experience with special needs or potty training, languages you speak, and any other special certifications or skills you might have.
Next, include your professional experience. Starting with the most recent, list each professional childcare job you have had in detail. For example:
The Smith Family - Full Time Nanny to 2 Children February 2020-Present
Ages of children upon hire: 3 years and 6 months
Provide full time care for 2 children 40 hours per week. Handle all childcare related duties including feeding, changing diapers, engaging children in fun and imaginative play, educational activities, planning outings, and laundry for the children. Drop off and pick up older child from school and other activities. Occasionally run errands if needed. The family will no longer be needing full time care as the younger child is entering preschool.
After you have listed out all of your professional experience, include any other child related experience you have such as volunteering in the children’s program at your church or a preschool.
At the end, make sure to include your education information if you have any diplomas or degrees. Some parents are specifically looking for a nanny who is college educated or has taken units in Early Childhood Education, so don’t leave out those important details!
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