Careers at Little Poppins Learning Academy
Help us create something special.
We will soon be recruiting for our new private prep-school in Melbourne, Florida. We are keen to hear from passionate, caring and inspiring individuals who share our values and want to make a positive difference to the lives of children and families.
Our team at our UK nursery, Little Pearls, is consistently recognized by parents as one of its greatest strengths. We are proud of the supportive, respectful and welcoming culture we have created there and are bringing that same commitment to Little Poppins.
We believe that when educators feel valued, listened to and inspired, they provide the very best experiences for children. If you are looking to join a school that invests in its people, values teamwork and is committed to continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.
What we are looking for
We are looking for people committed to high-quality early education and care who share our passion for helping every child reach their full potential.
Whether you are an experienced early childhood educator or beginning your career, we will support you in developing your knowledge, confidence and professional skills. Experience and qualifications will depend on the role, with training and support available for suitable entry-level positions.
We are looking for team members who:
- Show a genuine passion for working with young children.
- Build warm, respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Support each child’s individual learning, development and daily routines.
- Embrace professional development, reflect on their practice and welcome new ideas.
- Work in partnership with families and other professionals.
- Communicate effectively and contribute positively to a collaborative team.
- Bring reliability, professionalism and an understanding of the importance of familiar faces and stable relationships for children.
Above all, we want people who put curiosity, critical thinking and kindness into practice and enjoy helping children discover their own possibilities.
Why work at Little Poppins?
Investing in our team is one of the best investments we can make for children. We are creating a supportive working environment where every team member has opportunities to learn, contribute and grow.
Joining Little Poppins offers the opportunity to:
- Help shape a new school, contributing ideas from the beginning.
- Develop your understanding of England’s Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and our approach to purposeful, play-based learning.
- Work in thoughtfully designed, Scandinavian-inspired learning environments.
- Build meaningful relationships with children through our planned staffing ratios of one adult for every eight to ten children.
- Receive training, mentoring and guidance from our leadership team.
- Explore career progression and leadership opportunities as the school grows.
- Take part in regular feedback, wellbeing check-ins and team discussions.
- Draw on the experience and established learning approaches of our successful UK nursery.
Pay, benefits, working hours and qualification requirements will be outlined in each vacancy.
Safeguarding and recruitment
Protecting children and promoting their wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. We expect every member of our team to share this commitment.
All appointments will be subject to a thorough recruitment process, including satisfactory references, identity and employment eligibility checks, required background screening, and verification of relevant qualifications and credentials.
Successful applicants will complete an induction and probationary period, with ongoing training and suitability checks throughout their employment.
Current vacancies
Placeholder – vacancies. Details of vacancies and how to apply will be added here as recruitment begins.
Interested in joining our team?
You do not need to wait for a vacancy to introduce yourself. If you would like to help shape Little Poppins Learning Academy, contact us to register your interest or ask about future opportunities.
Tell us a little about yourself, your experience and the kind of role you are interested in. You are welcome to attach your résumé.
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Phone: 321-641-4116