School-Age Counselor – After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Birmingham, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a School-Age Counselor for its After School Program at South Hampton Elementary School in Birmingham, Alabama, for the 2026–2027 school year. The role follows the school calendar and runs Monday through Friday from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM. It is part-time and non-exempt, with pay of $15.00 per hour.

The counselor supports school-age children through a safe, healthy, and fun program, facilitating activities from the Healthy Kids Curriculum and serving as a positive role model. The curriculum includes fitness, STEAM, academic, art, group activities, and homework completion. The role may also support program operations, such as attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities.

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. Other listed benefits include telehealth, vision and dental coverage, AFLAC supplemental plans, a 401(k) for eligible employees, paid sick time, on-demand pay, and career development and growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Be 18 years or older.
• Hold 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.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in the program on the days and during the hours the employee works.
• 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