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?

"The pay was good and sustained" ((in 70 reviews)); "You meet some really great people at this organization and form relationships for the rest of your life." ((in 47 reviews)); "Competitive salary depending on number of years and education Day to day truly depends on the specific school" ((in 41 reviews)); "Good Professional Development" ((in 39 reviews)); "Great coaching during live teaching and documented summary provided." ((in 26 reviews))

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

"No work life balance and a high" ((in 105 reviews)); "Long hours and overly tolerant of negative student behaviors." ((in 74 reviews)); "Misalignment from network level down to teachers and incompetent leadership at some schools/staff shortages" ((in 35 reviews)); "Long hours (9 hours a day required for teachers)" ((in 23 reviews)); "Every minute of the day is scheduled for you and you have little autonomy over anything." ((in 12 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

(217 total reviews)

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

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4.0

Apr 20, 2022

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Dean of students

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Pros

Higher paying salaries than other charters and great development.

Cons

Long work days. Not enough staffing. Too many things to do in too little time.

4.0

Apr 18, 2022

Decent pay when compared to other schools. Not very open minded about "good" teaching

Secondary math educator

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

One of the best paying charter schools You will be a better teacher as a result of teaching with AF

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Only a particular type of teacher gets recognition. From my experience, if you want to try something different or if you have a different teaching style, it is not always encouraged.

2.0

Apr 15, 2022

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Office coordinator

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You grow amazing relationships with children and families.

Cons

Burnt out. A lot of staff are leaving because post covid the demand from the employees has become too much and the pay is still the same. Now they are sending out random bonuses because they know we don’t have staff to do the work so they staff that’s there, so now staff is leaving. Also since the covid and the school hours shorten, hourly employees see a drastic difference in their check. There was no compensation for the hours they taken away. Now we have to scramble for OT hours to pay a good pay check.

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