Training that never stops
Every educator is trained on the H . A . P . P . Y method before day one, and refreshed every year after.
Careers at Little Elly
Teach the yearsthat shape everything.
Twenty years, 172+ centres, and one kind of person behind all of it — someone who takes small children seriously. If that's you, we'd love to meet.
- 172+
- Centres to join
- 19
- Cities
- 1,500+
- Educators with us
- 20+
- Years of training
Trained before day one.
Every Little Elly educator.
Why work here
A classroom worthwalking into.
The things we promise children — safe, curious, capable — we try to promise our teachers too.
A path, not just a post
Assistant to teacher, teacher to centre head. Most of our centre heads started in a classroom.
Treated like a professional
Planned hours, prepared material, a leadership team that listens and a parent policy that protects you.
A centre near your home
172+ neighbourhoods across 19 cities — chances are there's a Little Elly a short ride away.
Open roles
Where you mightfit in.
Roles open across our centres through the year. Apply even if your city isn't listed — we'll keep you on file.
Preschool Teacher
Full time Across all centres
Run a class of your own — Toddler to UKG — with a curriculum and material already prepared for you.
- Graduate, any stream
- Montessori / ECCEd / NTT preferred
- Warm with children, patient with parents
Teaching Assistant
Full time Across all centres
Support the class, learn the method, and grow into a teacher's role within a year or two.
- 12th pass or graduate
- Fresher can apply
- Genuinely enjoys small children
Daycare Caregiver
Full time Centres with daycare
Meals, rest, free play and a safe pair of hands through the long afternoon.
- Experience with under-sixes
- Calm, observant, dependable
- Comfortable with a 12-month year
Centre Head
Full time Select cities
Lead a centre — its team, its standards, its parents and its admissions.
- 3+ years in early education
- Leads a team calmly
- Owns quality and parent trust
- Required any degree
How hiring goes
Four steps,no mystery.
01
Apply
Send the form or email your CV. We read every one.
02
Conversation
A call about you, your city and the age group you love.
03
A morning with us
Spend a session in a real classroom. You'll know, and so will we.
04
Offer & training
Paperwork, H . A . P . P . Y training, and your first class.
Apply now
Tell us whereyou'd like to teach.
Fill this in and our people team will get in touch. If your role isn't open today, we'll hold your details for when it is.
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