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      3.1

      35% would recommend to a friend

      (999 total reviews)
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      Fatimah Barker

      39% approve of CEO

      21% positive business outlook

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      3.7

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.1

      Culture & values

      3.1

      Compensation and benefits

      3.1

      Career opportunities

      2.6

      Work/Life balance

      2.6

      Senior management

      Achievement First has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 999 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Achievement First employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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      999 reviews
      5.0
      Jun 7, 2017

      AF

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      Pros

      -Strong belief in ALL children succeeding -Accepts all children regardless of disability a good education -Strives to give every child a good education -Coaches are great thought partners - Your job matters a ton, so give it 100% daily -Consistent staff development and PD -Tons of resources available within the network -Passionate team members -The families and children are amazing

      Cons

      -Work-life balance can be a challenge because you want to make sure you are always doing the best for your students

      5.0
      Jun 7, 2017

      Full-time teacher at Achievement First Bushwick Middle School (AFBMS)

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      Pros

      I've been teaching for 6 years, my first three at a different public school in NYC. I love working at Achievement First Bushwick Middle School (AFBMS) because of our outstanding leadership team, the talented and dedicated staff, and the fact that we are all aligned in our mission to close the achievement gap. At AFBMS, you will have a coach who will push you on just about everything - your instruction, classroom culture, mindsets, and time management. I've learned so much as a teacher, a leader, and a person from my 3 years at AFBMS, and I know I am going to continue to grow in years to come at our school. We are really pushing on how to maintain our high academic expectations while also developing an authentic, joyful school where our students love coming every day. Our academic gains have been massive, and we rival the top schools in higher socioeconomic settings like Rye and Scarsdale, NY. I can honestly say that no other charter middle school is doing it better than we are here at AFBMS.

      Cons

      If you are invested in working hard and giving everything you've got, AF is the place for you. You will learn a ton, and be apart of an incredible team. That said, we do work long hours and we demand a lot from our teachers. No more than other charter schools, but just know that coming in. Also, because we have such a talented staff, it can be tough coming in as a new teacher. Expect to struggle at first. You will get better fast, but be prepared for a potentially tough transition.

      4.0
      May 10, 2017

      Fighting the Good Fight

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      Pros

      I am so proud to be a part of family that values my gifts and talents. AF has been so supportive in allowing me to wear many hats over these last 7 years. I have witnessed both how dedicated and hard working our employees are from the network level ("behind the scenes"), and the magic that is happening in our schools as a result of super talented teachers and incredibly gifted kiddos.

      Cons

      Closing the Achievement Gap and preparing our kiddos to be awesome citizens of the world is hard work. As such, AF asks a lot from their employees in terms of time and energy. It's not for everyone. You have to be willing and able to dig in everyday and go the extra 3, 5, 20 miles with everything you have. For some, this may not be sustainable or realistic.

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