Jolene Burts

Dedicated and fully qualified Early Childhood Development (ECD) Professional with over 15 years of classroom experience. Proven expertise in managing diverse age groups, developing engaging play-based lesson plans, and directing day-to-day nursery administrative duties. Committed to maintaining a secure, nurturing environment that fosters positive behavior and supports each child's individual milestone achievements.

Teacher in Charge - First Class Crèche, Nursery & Swimming School

(2025-01)

• Managing day-to-day nursery school administration, overseeing classroom operations, and maintaining school policy compliance.
• Designing and implementing engaging lesson plans tailored to early childhood development milestones.
• Communicating regularly with parents to share developmental progress and foster strong relationships.

Early Childhood Educator & Class Assistant - Hilltop Friends Preschool

(2023-01 - 2025-12)

• Delivered high-quality early childhood instruction and managed daily classroom activities for preschool learners.
• Implemented play-based learning routines to promote cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
• Coordinated school activities, monitored milestone progress, and created a secure, encouraging learning environment.

Early Childhood Educator & Class Assistant - Chickadees Nursery School, Opti-Baby, Mini Munchkins, Bright Sparks, Bernard Isaacs Primary, Christian Academy Nursery School

(2011-01 - 2022-12)

• Delivered high-quality care and milestone-focused early childhood instruction across multiple premier Johannesburg pre-schools.
• Managed classrooms for diverse age groups ranging from infants (6–12 months) up to Grade R.
• Assisted with structured lesson planning, potty training routines, and creative learning activities.

Diploma - Early Childhood Development (ECD) - Edu-build Institution (2023-12)

National Certificate - Level 4 - PCCC (2013-12)