SmartStart offers an innovative, supportive and collaborative environment for professional teachers, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, developmental interventionists and teachers’ assistants. We are an equal-opportunity employer that operates as a mutually supportive, multidisciplinary team. Compensation is competitive with public settings and commensurate with experience.
 
While SmartStart is usually fully staffed, we are always growing and looking for exceptional individuals to add to our dynamic team. We strongly encourage all interested, qualified professionals to forward their résumés and credentials to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . We will keep them on file and contact you as suitable positions become available:

Currently, we are seeking candidates for the
following openings:

Pediatric Occupational Therapist or COTA
We are seeking a well-qualified therapist to work with children with special needs such as autism, sensory processing disorder, speech delay, motor delays, cerebral palsy and other developmental delays. Candidate must be either OTR or COTA licensed (or eligible for license) in California. Candidates must have experience with young, special-needs children. Full-time position. Interested parties should forward their résumés and credentials to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist 
We are seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (Clinical Fellowship accepted) or Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA). Experience preferred but will consider a new graduate. International candidates will be considered. Full and part-time positions are available. Interested parties should forward their résumés and credentials to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Information regarding salary and benefits will be shared with qualified applicants.

Infant Specialist/Developmental Interventionists
We are seeking a number of self-starting, dynamic, playful and loving interventionists to work with children with special needs such as autism, speech delay, motor delays, cerebral palsy and other developmental delays. Candidates must have 4-year bachelor’s degree and experience with small children, preferably children with special needs. Child development and/or psychology background is beneficial. Some local travel is required as services are provided in children’s homes. Candidates must be able to provide their own reliable transportation. This is a position ideally suited to graduate students. Full and part-time positions are available. Schedule is flexible, however, candidates must be willing to work afternoons, evenings and weekends. Interested parties should forward their résumés and credentials to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Information regarding salary and benefits will be shared with qualified applicants.