Does Challenger School pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Challenger School employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Challenger School. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Challenger School?

47% of Challenger School employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Challenger School 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Challenger School?

Teacher (106) , Preschool Teacher (31) , Elementary Teacher (10) , EC Teacher (4) , Extended Day Teacher (4) , Middle School Teacher (4) , Administrative Assistant (3) , English Teacher (3) , Extended Class Teacher (3) , Anonymous (2) , Educator (2) , Extended Care Teacher (2) , Intern (2) , Kindergarten Teacher (2) , Pre-School Teacher (2)

What are the pros of working at Challenger School according to real employee reviews?

"generally great coworkers" ((in 12 reviews)); "The staff is supportive and helpful." ((in 6 reviews)); "The curriculum was high quality, but I’ve found charter schools that were even better and don’t charge." ((in 6 reviews)); "Good work environment, great bosses" ((in 5 reviews)); "Decent raise opportunity" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Challenger School according to real employee reviews?

"Unless, of course, you love cults, outdated curriculum, no use of modern technology, and horrible management." ((in 36 reviews)); "The management’s lack of managing in an effective manner, absence of competitive benefits, less than market rate pay, archaic facilities all contribute with my frustrations with my company." ((in 10 reviews)); "Managers feel persistent stress, and this flows directly to teachers." ((in 8 reviews)); "I would say the pay was nice, but the salary was not enough to compensate my time both at work and at home." ((in 7 reviews)); "There is very little training for any of the staff it is all a façade." ((in 6 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Challenger School locations?

San Jose , Sandy , Las Vegas , Salt Lake City , Austin , Meridian , Lehi , Sunnyvale , Newark , Boise , Round Rock , Farmington , Fremont , Holladay , Ogden , West Jordan , Arlington , New York , Dallas , Plano , Sacramento , San Francisco , Los Gatos , Scotts Valley , Fort Myers , USAF Academy , Berryessa

Challenger School reviews

3.1

47% would recommend to a friend

(283 total reviews)

Hugh Gourgeon

39% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (283 reviews)

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Challenger School has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 283 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Challenger School employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

283 reviews

1.0

May 31, 2012

Watch your back!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Teachers are truly dedicated and parents are getting more than their monies worth. Teachers invest countless hours in preparation to enhance the outdated curriculum and resources.

Cons

Can't trust management or corporate as an employee. Disingenuous. All about the bottom line. No loyalty to employees. Appears the mission for LDS owner is to leave an empire to her progeny as an inheritance. Corporate seems to selectively employ her relatives even when they often exemplify the "Peter Principle". Totally top down communication and if you respectfully and professionally offer feedback you might as well start counting your days.

2.0

Apr 23, 2011

Challenger is a great education, but has high teacher turnover for good reasons.

Teacher

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Truth is, it's the best education for the price. Period. The methods & philosophy are great. The mission statement is carefully crafted and should be a standard for education in general.

Cons

Upper management talks about how the teachers are so important but in reality - the teacher turnover is high, salary is low, and benefits are not competitive. Rarely do they put in Headmasters with education experience to run the schools. I'm afraid to give honest, what I believe to be constructive, feedback (to proper hierarchy) without fear of being fired. I've worked there for years, due impart through hard work, diligence through dedication, and saying nothing to/about the administration. I understand, however, as an employer, there would be 5 people willing to take the place of a "unruly" teacher for less pay.

2.0

Jul 26, 2011

A good but outdated product with consistent high test scores but competition is getting better.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Traditional methods, patriotic, proud, good product. Music in curriculum. Facility improvements for students.

Cons

Product needs to improve and evolve to retain and attract new customers. "Take it or leave it" attitude towards parents or employees. Penny pinching company practices. Company culture seems to view employees as expendables. Senior management seems to be blinded by pride. High turnover.

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