Rewarding, but hard work in a supportive environment
Pros
Working at Achievement First means that every day I get to help teachers and kids make an impact on our world. I believe our kids are the leaders of tomorrow and to know that I get to have a hand in their development and growth is exciting and humbling. I'm also surrounded by some amazing colleagues who are devoted to our mission and to supporting each other. We do that through a lot of kindness and love, but also not being afraid to hold each other and themselves to the highest standards. I feel both pushed to grow and very loved by my team.
Cons
The hardest thing about this work is the hours. We work really hard and we push ourselves a lot to be better. Sometimes the pressure for high standards can deviate into pressure for perfection. Whenever that happen, though, I ground myself in our work and the kindness of my team.