Home Visitor / Early Learning Specialist

Framingham Public Schools•Framingham, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Home Visitor / Early Learning Specialist is part of the ParentChild+ Program, working 15 hours per week for the 2026-2027 School Year. This role focuses on promoting the educational development of young children and their families through home visits. The specialist will stimulate learning and encourage parent-child interactions by coaching parents on effective reading and play techniques, respecting the parent's role as the child's first teacher. The position involves administering assessments, participating in program outreach, collecting data, and providing resource and referral information to families. Communication with families in their native language is a key aspect of this role.

Requirements

Valid Massachusetts Class D Driver’s License or other means of transportation are required.
High school diploma, Associate’s Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
Proficiency in expressing ideas clearly and effectively in both oral and written forms with families, fellow staff, and leadership.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with program families, fellow team members, and community partners, including maintaining professional boundaries with program families.
Ability to work with families of diverse backgrounds and needs in an equitable and inclusive manner.
Strong interpersonal skills for partnering with the ECAF team, as well as with parents.
Understanding of, and a willingness to learn about, available resources for families in the community.
Understanding of developmentally appropriate early childhood activities and milestones.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of District requirements and School Committee policies.
Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance to ensure consistent district operations.
Exhibit professionalism and composure in responding to unpredictable or high-stakes situations, maintaining a proactive and solution-focused approach.
Strong organizational and project-management skills to work independently, prioritize district-level initiatives, and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Proficiency in using technology and enterprise software; ability to operate a computer and utilize systems relevant to district operations (e.g., Google Workspace, HR/Finance platforms, or Student Information Systems).
Commitment to performing all duties in compliance with state and federal laws, Framingham Public Schools policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive personnel, legal, financial, and student information.
Must be able to get into and out of a car.
Must be able to traverse the distance from a parking spot to a family’s residence while carrying program materials.
While conducting a home visit, must be able to sit for 30 minutes at a time.
Employee is often required to get up and down from the floor when working with families during home visits.
Often remains in a stationary position for considerable periods of time for instructional delivery, administrative tasks, and meetings.
Must be able to see and hear continuously to ensure student safety, monitor classroom operations, and provide instruction in active school environments.
Continuous need for close and distance vision to monitor students, along with auditory acuity to hear in crowded environments.
Must communicate effectively and clearly with students, parents, and district personnel in person, via email, and on the telephone or video conference.
Frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Must be able to operate a computer, input data, and utilize instructional technology and office productivity machinery continuously throughout the day.
Ability to lift, move, and position classroom materials and equipment (up to 30 lbs) such as books, supplies, and bulk student devices.
Must be able to adapt to dynamic, higher-noise school environments during classroom instruction, recess, and observations.
Must be able to sustain exposure to high noise levels, classroom germs, and potential for rapid temperature changes.
Must interact routinely with diverse stakeholders, meet multiple high-level demands simultaneously, and maintain focus on student needs amid frequent interruptions.
Ability to navigate and function effectively within diverse school settings, including classrooms, cafeterias, and playgrounds, which involve varying noise levels and high-activity environments.
Ability to sustain a very high level of social interaction.
Capacity to remain calm and professional when exposed to student behavioral challenges or high-stakes emotional situations; ability to model and apply de-escalation techniques as needed.
Likely to be placed in conflict situations where parents and students might become angry or unpleasant on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience in early childhood education or family education and support, preferred.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete mandatory minimum of 16 hours of training with supervisor.
Conduct bi-weekly thirty (30) minute home visits with young children and their families bringing the assigned book or toy for that week.
Complete all necessary home visit reports in the ParentChild+ database in a timely manner.
Plan age-appropriate activities to stimulate learning and encourage parent-child interactions.
Coach/Model for parents appropriate ways to read and play with their child.
Respect the role of the parent as their child’s first and most important teacher.
Communicate with families in their native language, whenever possible.
Administer the Ages and Stages Questionnaire and other program assessments.
Participate in program outreach, recruitment, enrollment, and attendance efforts.
Collect and record required program data and assessments.
Attend and participate in mandatory weekly team meetings/group supervision.
Be able to work independently, as well as on a team.
Provide translation and interpretation, if applicable.
Maintain confidential information.
Provide resource and referral information to families as needed.
Other reasonable duties as assigned.