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Infant Stimulation Development Specialist
$23.00–$29.00/hr (BA $23–$26 | MA $27–$29)Compensation reflects education, infant-development experience, and relevant certifications.
Experience Requirement: Minimum 1 year supporting infants or toddlers in early intervention, child development, ABA, or related developmental services.
Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with Denver Model / ESDM training or strong infant-development coursework preferred.
About Nurture & Nature ABA
Nurture & Nature ABA is a BCBA-owned, clinician-led organization focused on ethical, high-quality care and sustainable caseloads. We emphasize mentorship, transparency, and a collaborative culture where both clients and staff thrive. Our Infant Stimulation specialists are supported by experienced clinical supervisors who understand hands-on work with families and prioritize training, developmentally appropriate practice, and balanced service areas within a 20-mile radius.
About the Role
We are seeking a warm, playful, and developmentally minded Infant Stimulation Development Specialist to provide early developmental intervention to infants ages 3–16 months. This role supports early communication, social engagement, sensory exploration, motor development, and caregiver–infant connection through relationship-based, naturalistic learning.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
BCBA-Owned & Led: Ethical, collaborative leadership
Growth Mindset Culture: Mentorship, professional development & advancement
Balanced Caseloads: Quality over quantity — 20-mile service radius
Tuition Discount: Partnership with The Chicago School
Approved Practicum Site: Pepperdine University & Cal State Northridge
Wellness Reimbursement: Annual allowance for self-care
Phone & Admin Stipends
401(k) with Employer Match
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (70% employer-paid)
Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
Mileage & Drive Time Reimbursement
Employee Discounts (3,600 companies)
Conference Attendance & Professional Development Opportunities
\n- Provide 1:1 infant stimulation sessions using Denver Model / ESDM-informed principles (warm affect, shared engagement, joint routines, naturalistic teaching)
- Support development across:
- Social reciprocity & joint attention
- Gesture & vocal communication
- Imitation
- Object play
- Sensory exploration
- Fine & gross motor
- Early cognition
- Follow the infant’s lead and embed learning into daily routines and play
- Coach caregivers using strengths-based, routines-based strategies
- Collect simple developmental data and engagement indicators
- Implement individualized goals under BCBA/Clinical Supervisor guidance
- Maintain a culturally responsive, family-centered environment
- At Nurture & Nature ABA, the Early Sparks Infant Stimulation Program provides relationship-based early developmental support rooted in developmental science and naturalistic intervention principles.
- Sensory and motor development
- Caregiver coaching and connection
- Play-based learning based on the Denver Model/ESDM framework
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Infant Development, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Developmental Psychology, or a closely related field
- Experience supporting infants/toddlers (0–3) in early intervention, infant stimulation, child development, ABA, or ESDM
- Strong understanding of developmental milestones (birth–16 months)
- Reliable transportation for in-home/community visits
- Ability to pass DOJ/FBI background checks and TB testing
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Denver/ESDM training or coursework
- Experience coaching caregivers
- Bilingual (Spanish, ASL, or other languages commonly spoken by families)
- Familiarity with early-intervention data collection
- Knowledge of naturalistic teaching, play-based developmental strategies
- Experience with caregiver–infant routines-based practice
- Strong communication and cultural responsiveness
- Interest in career growth (RBT, ESDM certification, infant development specialization)
- Start Part-Time, with pathway to Full-Time based on availability and client needs
- Minimum 15 hours/week
- Sessions typically fall between 8:00 AM–6:00 PM based on infant and caregiver availability
- Must maintain stated availability for consistency with families
- Service area: In-home sessions within 20 miles of your primary home ZIP
- Ability to sit on the floor, kneel, and move with infants
- Lift up to 30 lbs
- Engage in active play and sensory-motor activities
What Our Incredible Clinical Team Is Saying:
"As a clinician-run organization, Nurture & Nature truly values developmentally informed, ethical care. Supervisors are hands-on, supportive, and committed to helping us grow. The culture is warm, collaborative, and family-centered — a place where clinicians feel appreciated and infants and caregivers receive high-quality, relationship-based support."
Salary : $23 - $29