Description
Title: Site Supervisor of Before & After School Program
Supervisor: Director of Early Childhood Education
Site Location: Boys & Girls Club of Clifton - CELA Speer, CELA Allwood, or CELA Brighton
Employment Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
About the Boys & Girls Club of Clifton:
Clifton, New Jersey is the third most diverse city in America by languages spoken and has a proud history of being a first stop city for generations of immigrants. Since 1947 the Boys & Girls Club (BGCC) has supported the Clifton community in providing quality youth development programs for youth aged 3-18. The BGCC serves over 6,000 youth annually, and continues to grow, remaining dedicated to the community’s ever-changing needs. We are committed to ensuring every child has access to our exceptional programs and services, aiming to enrich their lives and shape their futures. We are seeking individuals who will listen to the children, respect, and honor their diversity, while helping us maintain a safe environment where they can have fun and be themselves. We are looking for passionate people who are excited to support our mission: to empower and inspire all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as responsible, caring, and productive citizens. If you're ready to make a difference and help inspire our children, join us today!
Position Overview:
The Boys & Girls Club of Clifton is seeking a responsible, organized, and child-focused Preschool Before & After Care Site Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of an assigned preschool before and after care site.
The Site Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the safety, supervision, and well-being of children while providing leadership and direction to program staff. This position oversees daily program operations, staff coverage, attendance, family communication, documentation, safety procedures, and compliance with Boys & Girls Club policies and applicable New Jersey Department of Children and Families (NJDCF) childcare requirements.
The Site Supervisor serves as the primary on-site leader during before and after care hours and works closely with the CELA Coordinator, Director of Early Childhood Education, preschool teachers, administrative staff, and families to ensure a consistent, high-quality experience for children.
Key Responsibilities:
Site Operations & Program Management
- Oversee daily before and after care operations.
- Maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios.
- Ensure children are supervised and accounted for.
- Coordinate transitions between preschool and care.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and structured environment.
- Report operational concerns to the Director.
Staff Supervision & Leadership
- Supervise and support assigned staff.
- Communicate schedules, responsibilities, and expectations.
- Assist with staff scheduling and coverage.
- Monitor staff performance and compliance.
- Support staff onboarding and training.
- Conduct regular staff meetings.
- Address staff concerns appropriately.
Child Safety & Behavior
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all children.
- Follow appropriate supervision and behavior guidance practices.
- Monitor arrival and dismissal procedures.
- Follow emergency and safety protocols.
- Complete accident and incident reports.
- Report serious concerns promptly.
Compliance & Documentation
- Maintain accurate attendance and program records.
- Ensure required documentation is completed.
- Support NJDCF licensing compliance.
- Monitor required staff certifications and trainings.
- Assist with inspections, audits, and reviews.
- Maintain confidentiality of records.
Family Communication
- Serve as an on-site contact for families.
- Communicate program updates and reminders.
- Address routine parent and guardian questions.
- Escalate concerns when appropriate.
- Maintain positive, professional relationships with families.
Communication & Collaboration
- Communicate regularly with the Director.
- Collaborate with preschool teachers and staff.
- Report staffing, safety, and operational concerns.
- Attend required meetings and trainings.
- Support consistent program communication.
Administrative & Program Support
- Maintain organized site files and records.
- Monitor program supplies and materials.
- Assist with program activities and events.
- Support enrollment and registration as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:
Standing, walking, run/ jog (occasionally during program), leaning, bending, sitting. Must be able to lift 30lbs.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday
Before Care – 7:30 AM – 9 AM
After Care – 2:50 PM - 6PM
Compensation: $19 - $24 an hour (Commensurate with experience)
Skills Required
- Work the scheduled before-care (7:30 AM-9:00 AM) and after-care (2:50 PM-6:00 PM) hours, Monday–Friday.
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
- Ensure and maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios and supervise children at all times.
- Supervise, support, and communicate expectations to assigned staff; assist with scheduling and coverage.
- Follow and enforce safety, emergency, arrival/dismissal, and behavior guidance protocols.
- Maintain accurate attendance, incident/accident reports, program records, and confidentiality.
- Support NJDCF licensing compliance and assist with inspections, audits, and required trainings/certifications.
- Serve as on-site contact for families and maintain professional communication and relationships.
- Collaborate with Director, CELA Coordinator, preschool teachers, and administrative staff to ensure program consistency.
What We Do
Boys & Girls Club of Clifton, Inc. is a youth service organization dedicated to providing programs and services in a safe, supervised environment to inspire and enable young people to realize their full potential. The organization offers high-quality programming in core areas including education, career development, health, life skills, and the arts, helping children and teens become caring, productive, and responsible citizens.
