School-Age Counselor – After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Birmingham, MI

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a part-time School-Age Childcare Counselor for its After School Program at Glen Iris Elementary School in Birmingham, Alabama, for the 2026–2027 school year. The program follows the school calendar and runs Monday through Friday from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Pay is $15.00 per hour; the position is non-exempt.

The counselor leads activities for school-age children, supports homework completion, and helps provide a safe, healthy, and engaging environment. This role calls for someone who enjoys helping children learn through play, encourages curiosity and confidence, communicates well with families and teammates, and is dependable and organized.

Healthy Kids Programs provides care for employees’ school-age children ages 5–12 who are enrolled in its program during the employee’s working days and hours, with employer contributions covering the cost of care. The organization operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. It is a certified benefit corporation focused on making childcare accessible and affordable and positively impacting the communities it serves.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be medically cleared of communicable diseases, including TB.
• Be warm, friendly, and upbeat, with exceptional people skills; be professional, reliable, and prompt.
• Be physically able to bend, stretch, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and maintain active supervision while participating in children's routines and activities.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working with children under 13 years of age is preferred.
• Enjoy working with children and helping them learn through play and positive experiences.
• Bring energy, kindness, and patience; enjoy encouraging children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
• Work well with teammates and communicate effectively with families.
• Be reliable, organized, and committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on activities using the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities, as well as homework completion.
• Provide a safe, healthy, and fun environment and act as a positive role model for children in the program.
• Follow state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies.
• Support program operations, which may include attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for enrolled school-age children ages 5–12 during the employee's working days and hours.
• Telehealth, vision, and 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