School-Age Counselor – After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Birmingham, AL

2d • 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 role follows the school calendar and works Monday through Friday from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Pay is $15.00 per hour.

The counselor leads activities for school-age children, supports their learning and development, and helps maintain a safe, healthy, and enjoyable program. The position may also support operational tasks such as attendance records, registration, and staffing. The role is suited to people who enjoy working with children, building relationships, and contributing to a mission-driven team.

Healthy Kids Programs provides employer-paid childcare for employees’ school-age children ages 5–12 who are enrolled in the program, on the days and during the hours the employee works. The company operates early learning, before- and after-school, and summer camp programs at more than 150 locations, and identifies itself as a certified benefit corporation focused on making childcare accessible and affordable and positively impacting communities.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on activities following 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.
• 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