School-Age Counselor – After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Birmingham, AL

21h • 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 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 counselor leads engaging activities for school-age children, supports homework completion, and helps maintain a safe, healthy, and fun environment. The role also involves following program and school policies, maintaining program records, and supporting day-to-day operations. This position may suit people seeking a schedule aligned with the school day, education majors or future teachers seeking hands-on experience, and retirees who enjoy mentoring children.

Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for employees’ school-age children ages 5–12 who are 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 and affordable childcare and positive community impact.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be medically cleared of communicable diseases, including TB.
• Must be warm, friendly, and upbeat.
• Exceptional people skills; professional, reliable, and prompt.
• 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 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.
• 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