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Illinois Action for Children (IAFC) is a leading organization in the early childhood care and education sector, dedicated to improving learning and life outcomes for children and families. With over 50 years of experience, we provide programs, services, and advocacy to reduce the effects of poverty and ensure every child in Illinois has access to necessary resources for success.
Our MissionWe are committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist culture, valuing diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities. Our hiring practices and culture focus on creating a workplace where staff and clients feel valued and supported.
Job SummaryWe are seeking a Bilingual Infant Toddler Childcare Specialist to provide training, support, and consultation to licensed family childcare homes and centers. The successful candidate will promote quality and accessibility of infant and toddler childcare, while adhering to organizational standards and promoting our core capabilities of accountability, customer focus, continuous quality improvement, communication, competent people, and clear priorities.
Key Responsibilities- Develop working relationships with childcare practitioners to support providers in improving the quality of services to infants and toddlers.
- Provide consultation, technical assistance, and trainings on infant toddler development, brain science, positive discipline, and communication/relationships-building with parents/guardians.
- Facilitate cohorts or Communities of Practice for providers to receive Quality Improvement funds via IDHS.
- Work with providers, other specialists, and stakeholders to assess and identify infant toddler program needs and concerns.
- Maintain documentation of contract-related activities through data recording systems.
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
- Three years of experience working in a licensed childcare program, including experience working directly with infants and toddlers.
- Knowledge of infant toddler development and ability to communicate in Spanish.
- Competitive salary starting at $53,000.
- Extensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, PTO, and tuition reimbursement.
- Opportunity to work with a passionate team driven by our mission to improve the lives of children and families.
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