School-Age Counselor – After School

Healthy Kids Programs · Birmingham, AL · Yesterday

On-siteOTHR$15/hrPart-time

About the role

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a Childcare Counselor for our After School Programs within the Birmingham School District.

Location

Multiple Schools within the Birmingham Alabama School District

PAY

$15.00 per hour

HOURS

Monday - Friday, 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM

JOB STATUS

Part-time, non-exempt

Featured Benefit

Employer-Paid Childcare

Key Responsibilities

Ensure staff and program operations consistently meet state regulations, Healthy Kids policies, and host school requirements.
Plan and lead engaging, hands-on activities aligned with the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academics, arts, and homework support.
Oversee daily operational tasks such as accurate attendance and registration tracking, scheduling, and maintaining appropriate staffing levels.
Maintain clear and consistent communication with parents and caregivers using the Playground App.
Communicate regularly with your direct report to share updates, address concerns, and support a positive team environment.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: 18 years or older and hold a High School Diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience working with children under 13 years of age preferred.
Medically cleared of any communicable diseases including TB.
Must be warm, friendly, and upbeat. Exceptional people skills, professional, reliable, and prompt.
Physically able to bend, stretch, lift, carry (up to 50 lbs.), and maintain active supervision while participating in children's routines and activities.

About Healthy Kids Programs

Healthy Kids Programs is more than a childcare provider. We’re shaping the future of childcare. As one of Inc. 5,000’s fastest-growing organizations, we offer Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs across more than 150 locations. As a certified benefit corporation, our mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable for today’s families while positively impacting the communities we serve.

Why Join Healthy Kids Programs?

At Healthy Kids Programs, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We create supportive and engaging environments where team members feel valued, empowered, and excited to grow. When you join our award-winning team, you become part of a community that values purpose, professional development, and meaningful work.

If you are passionate about working with children and making a difference, Healthy Kids Programs is the place to build your career.

Learn more about working with us.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.