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      Achievement First

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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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      999 reviews
      5.0
      Aug 15, 2016

      A place to learn and grow

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      If you want to get better at what you do and work with people who are genuinely invested in you as a person, AF is the place to come. This is a place that cares about developing it's people. They ultimately believe that the kids come first and every decision they make drives towards that.

      Cons

      When working in ed reform, the hours will always be long because there is always more to do. But AF is proactively working on how to make this better and more sustainable for people. The organization is quick to admit when there is room for growth.

      5.0
      Aug 14, 2016

      8 Years In and Happier Than Ever

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      When I started at Achievement First in 2009, I knew I wanted to work in social justice but was completely unsure of myself as a teacher. 8 years later, and it was the best decision I've ever made. AF continually trains and teaches me to be a stronger teacher with coaching, curriculum, built-in collaboration time with teammates, and nonstop support. The network itself has grown more and more successful because it constantly strives to improve and hear feedback. It's been incredible to see the transformation of the network into a phenomenal success - and still hear the higher ups say we can learn and grow even more. The staff have become some of my best friends who I can count on in and out of school. I truly feel part of a community that is positive, caring, and shares the same vision as me.

      Cons

      With so much work to do, it can be hard at times to feel totally successful. You have to set boundaries and limits with yourself and others in order to make it work. You have to know that getting better takes time, even though you're tempted to compare yourself to the rockstars around you.

      5.0
      Aug 13, 2016

      Former teacher and dean of student culture

      Middle school teacher
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      Pros

      Achievement First is where I became an educator for life. You will not find a more committed and intelligent group of people anywhere in this country who are working incredibly hard to serve students and families in under-served and disenfranchised communities. If you read the reviews on this site, one of the most frequently mentioned ideas is that of "development." If you are a teacher looking to get into the big leagues, you will grow at AF. I came to AF as a teacher in 2008, and left ready to be a school leader in 2013 when I moved out of state.

      Cons

      It is true that the hours are long and the work is difficult. Put simply: it's not for everybody, and certainly not for somebody who wants to punch a clock.

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