Infant​/Toddler Specialist

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 -  for more information. https:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

* 12 sick days - 03 personal days

* Vacation Days

* Insurance eligible - health, dental, vision, and long-term disability

* Board paid Life Insurance

* Summer Hours