School-Age Counselor – After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Birmingham, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a part-time School-Age Counselor for its After School Program at Glen Iris Elementary School in Birmingham, Alabama, for the 2026–2027 school year. The schedule follows the school calendar, Monday through Friday, from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Pay is $15.00 per hour. The role supports children through engaging activities, positive guidance, and a safe, healthy, and fun program environment.

Counselors facilitate activities from the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities, and support homework completion. They serve as positive role models, follow applicable state and school policies, and may help with attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities.

Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for eligible school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in its program on the days and during the hours the employee works. The organization operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations and describes itself as a certified benefit corporation focused on accessible, affordable childcare and positive community impact.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be medically cleared of communicable diseases, including TB.
• Be warm, friendly, and upbeat.
• Have exceptional people skills and be professional, reliable, and prompt.
• Be physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working with children under 13 years of age is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities.
• Support children with homework completion.
• Provide a safe, healthy, and fun environment and act as a positive role model for children.
• Observe state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies.
• Support program operations, which may include attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities.
• Maintain active supervision while participating in children's routines and activities.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in the program on the days and during the hours worked.
• Telehealth coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid sick time.
• On-demand pay.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED