Speech-Language Pathologist – Early Childhood

Pay: to $36/hour
Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The Opportunity

If you've been looking for a caseload built entirely around early childhood — not a split assignment squeezed between school groups or medical settings — this direct-hire role puts you full-time in a play-based daycare and early learning environment, working exclusively with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The position pays $36/hour and includes paid relocation, so if Tuscaloosa isn't currently home, that's already covered.

Why This Opportunity Is Worth a Look

• $36/hour, full-time direct hire — not a per-diem or contract assignment
• Relocation assistance paid by the employer
• Clinical Fellows and CFYs welcome to apply — this isn't restricted to fully certified SLPs only
• Manageable caseloads, as described by the employer, in a setting built around early intervention rather than high-volume scheduling
• Full integration into a daycare's daily routines — classroom carryover, not isolated pull-out sessions

What Your Week Looks Like

• Conduct play-based speech, language, and early communication assessments for infants, toddlers, and young children
• Design and deliver therapy plans built around early childhood learning styles, sensory preferences, and developmental milestones
• Work directly alongside daycare teachers and early childhood specialists to build communication strategies into classroom routines, story times, and play
• Track and document progress on speech clarity, receptive/expressive language, and social communication
• Coach parents and childcare staff on language strategies for home and classroom carryover

What We're Looking For

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Valid Georgia State License in Speech-Language Pathology, or active eligibility (CCC-SLP preferred; Clinical Fellows and CFYs welcome)
• 1-2 years of work experience; prior experience with pediatric populations or early intervention is a strong plus
• An adaptable, playful approach suited to working with very young children

Why Candidates Say Yes

• A caseload focused entirely on early childhood development, in a classroom-integrated setting rather than a clinical one
• Relocation paid for candidates coming from outside the area
• Clinical Fellows are welcomed, not just fully licensed SLPs
• Employer-stated commitment to manageable caseloads and work-life balance

Ready to Explore?

If working with toddlers and preschoolers in a hands-on, play-based setting sounds like the kind of caseload you'd actually look forward to, let's talk. There's no pressure and no obligation — just a conversation about whether this fits what you're looking for next.

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