Extended Day Program (EDP) Counselor

Highlands School; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

An independent educational institution in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a dedicated EDP Counselor to supervise students in their Extended Day Program. Responsibilities include assisting with homework, organizing outdoor play, and coordinating arts and crafts activities. Ideal candidates should have experience working with children, and education majors are highly preferred. This is an hourly position with set hours from 2:45 PM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have experience working with children.
• Education majors are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students after school in various activities.
• Assist with homework and engage in arts and crafts.
• Ensure safe outdoor play time.

Skills

Experience with children

Homework help

Arts and crafts

Education

Education majors preferred

Job description

Highlands School is a vibrant leader in independent education in the Birmingham metropolitan region. Highlands School's whole-child focused academic program – guided by a comprehensive emphasis on physical, social‑emotional, creative, and intellectual development – educates and inspires students in preschool through 8th grade. The School was founded in 1958 and holds dual accreditation with the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and Cognia.

Position Overview

Highlands School is accepting applications for counselor in our Extended Day Program. EDP Counselors are responsible for direct supervision of our students after school. This includes homework help, outside play time as well as arts and crafts and special projects. EDP counselors are paid hourly. Hours are 2:45 pm‑6:00 pm, Monday‑Friday. Education majors highly preferred and experience with children required. Summer hours vary.

We cannot accept electronic signatures on the application. Candidates must scan or send an application with an original, print signature.

Highlands School does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religious belief, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other protected class pursuant to applicable local, state or federal laws.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non‑discrimination policies:

Kavita Vasil, Head of School

Highlands School, 4901 Old Leeds Road, Birmingham, AL 35213

205.956.9731

For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.