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      3.0

      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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      Achievement First has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 999 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average 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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      2.0
      Jun 7, 2017

      fear-driven culture drove out talent

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      Pros

      -Excellent benefits and pay -Supportive parents and community were a big plus -Colleagues were energized and solutions-oriented

      Cons

      -Young management tried to prove their worth through micromanaging more experienced teachers -Top-down fear of failure punctured student and staff culture -High turnover, even midyear

      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.

      5.0
      Jun 6, 2017

      Academic Dean

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      Pros

      Professional development (you grow quickly!), responsive and adaptive leadership (at a Network and school level), emphasis on team and building strong school teams to increase scholar results, strong instructional resources, weekly coaching

      Cons

      At first the work load can feel overwhelming, however if you have a strong personal organization system and use preps efficiently the work is sustainable. If you are transitioning from another school the first few months can be challenging (you may feel less experienced than you are), but I found this to be SO beneficial in my development as an educator. My instructional skill grew faster in my first year with AF than 5 years at my past school.

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