Speech-Language Pathologist, SLP – (Daycare)

Software Placement Group; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Tuscaloosa, AL seeks a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to support toddlers and preschoolers in reaching developmental and social communication milestones in a warm, play-based daycare environment.

This on-site, full-time role offers collaboration with teachers and parents to foster language growth, with assessments, therapy plans, and progress monitoring to celebrate milestones.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Georgia State License in Speech-Language Pathology (or active eligibility)
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, adaptable and playful approach

Responsibilities

• Conduct play-based speech, language, and early communication assessments for infants to preschoolers
• Design and deliver evidence-based therapy plans aligned with early learning styles and milestones
• Collaborate with daycare teachers, early childhood specialists, and parents to integrate language strategies into daily routines
• Monitor, document, and celebrate milestones, adjusting strategies for growth in speech and social communication
• Guide parents and staff on early language strategies for home and classroom carryover

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Playful approach

Collaborative

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders

Georgia State License in Speech-Language Pathology (or active eligibility)

Job description

Location: Tuscaloosa, AL | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

A warm, play-based daycare and early learning center in Tuscaloosa, AL is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to support toddlers and preschoolers in reaching their developmental and social communication milestones. This role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on early childhood development within a collaborative, nurturing environment.

What you'll do

• Conduct gentle, play-based speech, language, and early communication assessments to identify developmental needs in infants, toddlers, and young children
• Design and deliver evidence-based therapy plans tailored to early childhood learning styles, sensory preferences, and developmental milestones
• Partner closely with daycare teachers, early childhood specialists, and parents to integrate communication strategies into daily classroom routines, story times, and play
• Monitor, document, and celebrate early milestones, adapting strategies to ensure steady growth in speech clarity, receptive/expressive language, and social communication
• Guide parents and childcare staff on early language strategies, modeling techniques for home and classroom carryover

Required qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Valid Georgia State License in Speech-Language Pathology (or active eligibility)
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, an adaptable and playful approach, and a true passion for early child development

Preferred qualifications

• CCC-SLP preferred (Clinical Fellows / CFYs welcome to apply)
• Prior experience working with pediatric populations, early intervention, or early childhood settings is a strong plus

Why this role

This position offers the opportunity to empower young children and build foundational communication skills within a collaborative, play-based early learning environment.