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
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12 sick days - 03 personal days
Vacation Days
Insurance eligible - health, dental, vision, and long-term disability
Board paid Life Insurance
Summer Hours