Elementary school teachers have great and complex responsibilities to shoulder as they are responsible for the educational, social and intellectual growth of the little learners. As such, they should not only possess love for children but also patience, stamina and nerves of steel. To succeed as a teacher in the primary levels, one needs more than the right credentials. The cover letter of your resume should reflect these qualities of yours. You have to show what you have done, what efforts you have taken in past.
The main purpose of elementary teacher cover letter is to focus on ability of applicant to work in schools that handles a variety of matters relating to the education. It should reflect your interest for the job, and also about your significant teaching experience and impressive honors.
Here is a sample cover letter for an Elementary Teacher Resume:
Amy Clemens
123, ABC Street,
City, Country,
Postal Code
Landline Number
Mobile Number
Email Address
3rd September, 2010
Mr. Adam Smith
Beginners House
XYZ Street
City, Country, Code
Dear Mr. Smith,
In response to your advertisement in ‘Daily Motion’ on 1/08/10 this Wednesday, I would like to apply for the post of the teacher at the elementary level for your school. I possess a four year experience of teaching K-4 in OPM City and possess special skills in music and art that have benefited by students in the early and primary grades. Due to a transfer in my husband’s job to your city, I am looking for a full time job as an elementary teacher in your area.
I am a graduate from ABC University in the year 2005, possess a Bachelor of Art Degree in elementary education with a three year certified computer course. With my creative, nurturing and most of all, patient attitude, I hope to make a positive contribution to your school.
I suggest, we arrange an interview so that you could assess my skills better. I am available for an interview anytime between 10.00 am to 6 pm on all weekdays. Please call me at 222-444-6666 to suggest a date and time as per your convenience and I will definitely be there.
I thank you once again for considering my cover letter.
Yours Sincerely,
Amy Clemens
Enclosed: Resume