Join us and help create a more inclusive Aotearoa.

South Auckland and surrounds - based in our Royal Oak office with options for working from home .

CCS Disability Action's vision is to see every disabled person included in the life of their family and community.

We have been working with disabled people and their families since 1935 and are now at the forefront of service provision, advocacy and information sharing the disability sector New Zealand-wide. Our people are professional, innovative, dedicated and knowledgable. We hold ourselves to the highest possible ethical and professional standards and are known for our partnership approach to support.

We are looking for an Early Childhood superstar to join our team of Early Intervention Teachers, Speech Language Therapists and Education Support Workers.

About the Role:

• Community based - supporting whānau/families in their homes and children in their Early Learning Services
• Work alongside kaiako to support inclusion
• Support successful transitions to school
• Support whānau / families to get early information, resources and support so that disabled children get the best start in life.
• Work alongside other specialists from agencies such as Child Development services, BLENNZ,

Why join us:

We believe that our employees are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to providing a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow. We will provide you with the training, resources, and development you need to apply your skill sets and knowledge to thrive in this role.

We have a positive workplace culture that places value on employee wellbeing and work life balance. As such, we have a range of initiatives for our employee's including:

• we understand the importance of employee wellbeing and offer a day of paid annual wellness leave.
• enjoy a range of discounted services and products through our staff benefits program.
• receive access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free external counselling service.
• leave work feeling like you have made a positive in the community.

Additionally, we provide a company car for work purposes, training through supervision, and professional development opportunities to grow and expand your skills and knowledge.

About you:

To be successful you will need:

• A Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood).
• A post-graduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching: Early Intervention or the ability to attain this within four years of beginning in the position.
• A minimum of three years teaching experience and a deep knowledge of child development, learning and behaviour.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to establish effective relationships with families / whanau, early childhood facilities and other agencies.

If you do not have a Graduate Diploma in Early Intervention, the minimum qualification for this position is a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a recognised equivalent, a minimum of at least 3 years teaching experience, full teacher's registration and a current practising certificate are also required - this will enable you to pursue a Graduate Diploma in Early Intervention which CCS Disability Action will support.

We are committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Should you require an alternative method of application or accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Liz Stenning liz.stenning@ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz phone 027 240 7702.

Applications will be considered as they are received. As such; the closing date is subject to change. We will endeavour to update you regarding the status of your application as soon as possible.

CCS Disability Action builds our work around three core documents; UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the NZ Disability Strategy.

We work within a Human Rights framework and are committed to equal opportunity in all our employment policies and procedures. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. This position offers you flexibility in how you manage the role and we openly encourage people with lived experience of disability to apply.