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      Achievement First

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      Achievement First reviews

      3.0

      35% would recommend to a friend

      (998 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 998 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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      998 reviews
      3.0
      Apr 5, 2014

      Teaching at AF

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      coworkers are very dedicated and hardworking network is extremely receptive to feedback great professional development is offered regularly

      Cons

      pleasant work life balance is difficult for many teachers

      4.0
      Apr 5, 2014

      Constantly learning and working to do what is best for kids.

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      There is a palpable sense of urgency to provide the best possible education and college preparation for low income kids, because it is an issue of social justice. The common mission and importance of that mission creates a strong sense of community and support through the necessary long work hours; major social change dopes not happen in a 40 hour work week. There are many avenues to provide feedback and advance in your career. Leaders are never satisfied with so so; there is frequent and increasing training for teachers and school leaders to increase ownership of instructional planning and execution. Coaching model provides frequent and specific feedback to help everyone improve their work for kids.

      Cons

      There are a lot of young teachers and leaders-many of whom do not have kids, so while thinking and planning with the best intentions, they may lack the perspective and experience that would help them most.

      2.0
      Feb 19, 2014

      Cogs in a wheel

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      The students and most coworkers.

      Cons

      No work life balance and a high-stress work environment. Leadership does not respect your personal time. You are not valued as an individual, but made to feel like a puppet, simply parroting what is dictated to you.

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