Speech-Language Pathologist, SLP - Daycare Setting

Great Bay Staffing Group; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Great Bay Staffing Group is seeking a speech-language pathologist to work in a play-based daycare in Mobile, AL, focusing on infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The role emphasizes therapy through story time, sensory play, and daily classroom routines rather than a traditional clinic.

You will conduct assessments, design therapy plans, track progress, and coach parents and staff on carryover strategies. Relocation assistance is available for candidates outside the area.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders required.
• Valid Georgia state license in Speech-Language Pathology, or active license eligibility.
• CCC-SLP preferred; Clinical Fellows and CFYs welcome to apply.
• Experience with pediatric populations or early intervention is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• 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 and developmental milestones.
• Work alongside daycare teachers and early childhood specialists to build communication strategies into classroom routines and play.
• Track and document progress, adjusting approach as speech clarity and language skills develop.
• Coach parents and childcare staff on carryover strategies for home and classroom use.

Education

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

Job description

The Opportunity

Speech-language pathologists working with toddlers and preschoolers know how much the setting shapes the work. This role places you inside a play-based daycare and early learning environment in Mobile, AL, where therapy happens through story time, sensory play, and daily classroom routines rather than a clinical office. The position pays $36/hour and includes relocation assistance for candidates coming from outside the area.

Why This Opportunity Is Worth a Look

• $36/hour, full-time, direct hire
• Relocation assistance available
• Manageable caseloads, according to the employer
• Early childhood focus: infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children in a daycare setting
• Clinical Fellows and CFYs welcome to apply, not just fully certified SLPs

Your Day-to-Day

• 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 and developmental milestones
• Work alongside daycare teachers and early childhood specialists to build communication strategies into classroom routines and play
• Track and document progress, adjusting approach as speech clarity and language skills develop
• Coach parents and childcare staff on carryover strategies for home and classroom use

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 license eligibility
• CCC-SLP preferred; Clinical Fellows and CFYs are welcome to apply
• Prior experience with pediatric populations or early intervention is a strong plus, though not required
• An adaptable, playful approach suited to working with very young children

Ready to Explore?

If working with young children in a daycare and early learning setting sounds like a better fit than where you are now, this is worth a conversation. Reach out and we'll walk through the details together.