Infant and Toddler Development Specialist

Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change

At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.

Benefits at Eliot

We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:

Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays

Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans

Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match

Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources

Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance

Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development

Eliot is seeking dedicated Infant and Toddler Development Specialist to join our Early Intervention (EI) program. Eliot's Early Intervention Program supports children from birth to three years of age with developmental delays or disabilities in the Everett, Malden, and Medford area. Our multidisciplinary team delivers community-based therapeutic interventions using a coaching model with parents and caregivers. As a Development Specialist, you will participate in screenings, assessments, office and home visits, child and parent groups, while providing service coordination and consultation on clinical and developmental matters for families.

Responsibilities:

Identify, screen, and evaluate the performance of infants and children using industry-standard measures

Develop and ensure follow-up on treatment goals from the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) in the home, in accordance with funding requirements, clinical best practices, and family collaboration

Provide intervention in areas such as cognition, social behavior, perceptual motor skills, and learning styles

Complete assessments, progress notes, and insurance verification reports within established timelines

Maintain client records in compliance with Department of Public Health and Eliot protocols

Qualifications:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development/Education, Special Education, Psychology, or related field

300 hours of work in a licensed childcare program (such as daycare, pre-school, after school programs, or as an intern in an EI program with children under age 5

Professional experience working with children ages 0-5

Valid Massachusetts drivers license

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Development/Education, Special Education, Psychology, or related field a plus

Bilingual in Portuguese, Arabic or Haitian Creole preferred. Bilingual candidates fluent in a needed language may be eligible for a 6% salary increase.

Compensation:

Bachelors: $48,000.00 annually

Masters: $55,000.00 annually

Schedule : Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Annual Salary $48,000 — $55,000 USD

At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.

Apply today and make a difference.