School-Age Counselor – After School
About The Position
Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a School-Age Childcare 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 a part-time, non-exempt position paying $15.00 per hour. The counselor helps children ages 5–12 learn through play and positive experiences, while encouraging curiosity, creativity, and confidence. The role involves delivering curriculum-based activities, supporting children’s routines and homework, maintaining a safe and engaging environment, following applicable guidelines and policies, and assisting with program operations. Employer-paid childcare is available for the employee’s school-age children enrolled in the program during the employee’s work hours. Healthy Kids Programs operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. The organization describes itself as a certified benefit corporation focused on making childcare accessible and affordable and positively impacting communities.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old and 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 based on 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, vision, and dental coverage.
- AFLAC supplemental plans.
- 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Paid sick time.
- On-demand pay.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
