Infant/Toddler Specialist

Bensenville School District 2; Bensenville (IL); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IMRF Pension

Sick days & personal days

Vacation days

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life Insurance

Summer hours

Job summary

Bensenville School District 2 is seeking an Infant/Toddler Specialist to provide home-based support for Birth to Three families, focusing on strengthening parent-child relationships and promoting social-emotional development.

The role involves year-round home visits, using BabyTALK curriculum, community outreach, and collaboration with families to set goals and connect to resources. Evening hours and local travel are possible as part of a flexible, full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Psychology, Family Services, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience working with infants, toddlers, and families preferred.
• Ability to build trusting, supportive relationships with diverse families.
• Experience working with economically disadvantaged or at-risk populations preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications and data entry systems.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide year-round home visiting services to approximately 15-20 families, typically two to three visits per month.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities using the BabyTALK curriculum and other research-based practices.
• Promote positive parent-child interactions and family engagement strategies.
• Conduct developmental screenings and assessments for infants and toddlers.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and progress reports related to program outcomes.
• Collaborate with families to identify strengths, needs, and goals through ongoing family support planning.
• Connect families with community agencies, resources, and support services.
• Empower families to advocate for themselves and their children.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, reflective supervision, and collaborative planning.
• Assist with community outreach and family recruitment efforts throughout the school year.
• Support district-wide early childhood initiatives, including data collection and referral coordination.
• Collaborate with early childhood partners and community organizations to support Birth to Three families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Relationship building

Cultural responsiveness

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Tools

Basic computer applications

Data entry systems

Job description

Position Summary

Bensenville School District 2 is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Infant/Toddler Specialist to provide high-quality, home-based support services to children and families enrolled in the Birth to Three Home Visiting Program. This position focuses on strengthening parent-child relationships, supporting healthy social-emotional development, and connecting families with community resources that promote long-term success.

The ideal candidate is relationship-focused, culturally responsive, and passionate about supporting young children and families through early intervention and prevention services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide year-round home visiting services to approximately 15-20 families, typically two to three visits per month.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities using the BabyTALK curriculum and other research-based practices.
• Promote positive parent-child interactions and family engagement strategies.
• Conduct developmental screenings and assessments for infants and toddlers.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and progress reports related to program outcomes.
• Collaborate with families to identify strengths, needs, and goals through ongoing family support planning.
• Connect families with community agencies, resources, and support services.
• Empower families to advocate for themselves and their children.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, reflective supervision, and collaborative planning.
• Assist with community outreach and family recruitment efforts throughout the school year.
• Support district-wide early childhood initiatives, including data collection and referral coordination.
• Collaborate with early childhood partners and community organizations to support Birth to Three families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Psychology, Family Services, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience working with infants, toddlers, and families preferred.
• Ability to build trusting, supportive relationships with diverse families.
• Experience working with economically disadvantaged or at-risk populations preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications and data entry systems.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Full-time position with flexible scheduling based on family needs.
• Frequent local travel required for home visits and community outreach activities.
• Evening hours may occasionally be required for family events or outreach programming.

Physical Demands

• Ability to read and communicate effectively with employees of the District.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in either written diagram or oral form.
• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Salary range: $19 - $24/hour
• IMRF Pension - Click here for more information. https:www.imrf.org/
• 12sick days - 03 personal days
• Vacation Days
• Insurance eligible - health, dental, vision, and long-term disability
• Board paid Life Insurance
• Summer Hours