Allison Owings

(xxx) xxx-xxxx | arowings@asu.edu

1234 SE 1th Ave.

Portland, OR 12345

March 31, 2019

Grandma’s Place Early Learning Center

2740 SE Powell Blvd,
Portland, OR 97202

Dear Mrs. Clouse:

I recently discovered through your online job listing that you are currently hiring for the position
of lead infant / toddler teacher, and I am interested in applying for this position. Childcare and
early learning has been a field I have long appreciated and been passionate about. I have heard
excellent reviews from those I know personally who have their children enrolled at your center,
and I appreciate your commitment to creating a safe and nurturing environment for the infants
and young children in your care. Additionally, I was delighted to hear of your strong focus on the
developmental, social, and emotional needs of the children and your commitment to pursuing
their personal growth in these areas.

I believe I have the qualifications necessary to be a valuable asset to your team and uphold
Grandma’s place core values. My previous work and volunteer experience in childcare has taught
me how to communicate with people for a diverse array of backgrounds, which I believe would be
beneficial when communicating with the children, parents, and other members of the team.
Additionally, my experience in childcare has provided me with the skills necessary to work
efficiently in a child-friendly environment, be flexible to change, and be patient in potentially high-
stress situations. I have spent a substantial amount of time with a wide range of age-groups, but
young children and infants has consistently been my favorite to work with. I also have experience
developing curricula, writing progress reports, and creating lessons plans, which I believe will be
useful skills as an infant / toddler teacher at your learning center.

I enjoy being in a team environment and working collaboratively with others towards a common
goal, and I would welcome the opportunity to apply my previous experience in a new workplace.
Thank you for taking the time to review my application, and if you have any further questions you
are welcome to contact me at (xxx) xxx-xxxx. I appreciate your consideration and look forward to
hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Allison Owings