Does Achievement First pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Achievement First employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Achievement First. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Achievement First?

35% of Achievement First employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Achievement First 2.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Achievement First?

Teacher (267) , Lead Teacher (34) , Academic Dean (20) , Teacher In Residence (20) , English Teacher (18) , Student Services Manager (17) , Math Teacher (14) , Dean (13) , Dean of Students (13) , Middle School Math Teacher (12) , Special Education Teacher (12) , Middle School Teacher (9) , Director (8) , Office Coordinator (8) , Associate Director (6)

What are the pros of working at Achievement First according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is good and beneficial" ((in 74 reviews)); "You meet some really great people at this organization and form relationships for the rest of your life." ((in 50 reviews)); "Competitive salary depending on number of years and education Day to day truly depends on the specific school" ((in 40 reviews)); "Good Professional Development" ((in 36 reviews)); "Great coaching during live teaching and documented summary provided." ((in 25 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Achievement First according to real employee reviews?

"No work life balance and a high" ((in 106 reviews)); "Long hours and overly tolerant of negative student behaviors." ((in 76 reviews)); "Poor leadership, and low staff retention" ((in 34 reviews)); "Long hours (9 hours a day required for teachers)" ((in 22 reviews)); "Poor management." ((in 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about Achievement First layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Achievement First layoffs and their outlook for job security at Achievement First in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Achievement First locations?

Brooklyn , New York , New Haven , Providence , Hartford , Bridgeport , Bushwick , Crown Heights , Cranston , East New York , North Providence , Binghamton , Queensbury , Stanfordville , Tempe , Hamden , New Orleans , Warwick , Miami , Boston , Savannah , Grand Chute , Brooklyn , Brownsville

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3.1

35% would recommend to a friend

(999 total reviews)

Fatimah Barker

39% approve of CEO

21% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

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

3.0

Apr 6, 2022

A Lot of Work

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-good salary -time off during the summer and school year

Cons

-time off isn't flexible -long days -teachers don't have autonomy

3.0

Apr 5, 2022

No work-life balance, everyone is struggling

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Committed people who work hard and try their best to be supportive teammates.

Cons

It's a total gamble if you will end up with a strong team or a weak/struggling one.

4.0

Apr 3, 2022

overworked but mostly satisfied

Dean of school culture

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

coworkers are hard working and driven for the right reason

Cons

lack of union leads to many unsustainable practices

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Jobs at Achievement First

2026-2027 (NY) Academic Dean-History/Science

2026-2027 (CT) Dean of Special Services

2026-2027 (CT) Academic Dean of STEM

RI Middle School History Teacher (2026-27)

2026-2027 (NY) Academic Dean -Math

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