School-Age Counselor – After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS
Birmingham, AL
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

The School-Age Counselor will work with children aged 5-12 in an after-school program, facilitating hands-on activities, providing a safe and healthy environment, and acting as a positive role model. The role is part-time, non-exempt, and follows the school calendar. The counselor will be responsible for facilitating activities, observing state guidelines, and supporting program operations.

What You Will Do

Facilitate hands-on activities, provide a safe and healthy environment, act as a positive role model, observe state guidelines, and support program operations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position is well-suited for parents, education majors, or future teachers looking for hands-on experience, retirees who enjoy staying active and mentoring children, and individuals who enjoy building relationships and supporting student growth.

Requirements

  • 18 years or older and hold a High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • 1 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.

Benefits

  • Employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you are working with us
  • 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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