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
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Provide year-round home visiting services to approximately 15–20 families, typically two to three visits per month.
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Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities using the BabyTALK curriculum and other research-based practices.
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Promote positive parent-child interactions and family engagement strategies.
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Conduct developmental screenings and assessments for infants and toddlers.
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Maintain accurate records, documentation, and progress reports related to program outcomes.
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Collaborate with families to identify strengths, needs, and goals through ongoing family support planning.
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Connect families with community agencies, resources, and support services.
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Empower families to advocate for themselves and their children.
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Participate in staff meetings, professional development, reflective supervision, and collaborative planning.
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Assist with community outreach and family recruitment efforts throughout the school year.
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Support district-wide early childhood initiatives, including data collection and referral coordination.
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Collaborate with early childhood partners and community organizations to support Birth to Three families.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Psychology, Family Services, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
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Experience working with infants, toddlers, and families preferred.
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Ability to build trusting, supportive relationships with diverse families.
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Experience working with economically disadvantaged or at-risk populations preferred.
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Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
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Bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred.
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Proficiency with basic computer applications and data entry systems.
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Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
Work Environment & Schedule
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Full-time position with flexible scheduling based on family needs.
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Frequent local travel required for home visits and community outreach activities.
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Evening hours may occasionally be required for family events or outreach programming.
Physical Demands:
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Ability to read and communicate effectively with employees of the District.
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Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in either written diagram or oral form.
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Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
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Vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
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May be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits:
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Salary range: $19 - $24/hour
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IMRF Pension - Click here for more information. https:www.imrf.org/
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12 sick days - 03 personal days
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Vacation Days
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Insurance eligible - health, dental, vision, and long-term disability
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Board paid Life Insurance
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Summer Hours
