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Democracy Prep Public Schools

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Democracy Prep Public Schools reviews

2.9

33% would recommend to a friend

(453 total reviews)

Tameka Royal

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27% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Career opportunities

2.6

Culture & values

2.2

Senior management

2.1

Work/Life balance

Democracy Prep Public Schools has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 453 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Democracy Prep Public Schools employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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453 reviews
1.0
Jul 25, 2017

Avoid at all Costs!

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The quitting process is relatively painless and easy.

Cons

Where to start...I worked at a DP school and it was absolute hell. Not only was I observed every day, video-recorded once a week, but I was also bullied by a supervisor who simultaneously bullied students. School culture is insanely unhealthy for students and teachers alike, This school is emblematic of the school to prison pipeline at its finest. The hours are also absolutely insane: 7am-5pm. You must also go by the school's incredibly dull curriculum and students are seldom, if ever, allowed out of their seats. Teachers are not paid more if they have a license, and administration very blatantly plays favorites.

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Democracy Prep Public Schools Response
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Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. I wish your experience with us, especially with our feedback cycle and extended day, could have been more positive. It is our belief that consistent and actionable feedback is key to supporting and developing our DREAM Team. While long hours can undoubtedly be tiring at times for both scholars and staff, we believe that extended time for learning is an integral part of our work to close the achievement gap. We are consistently brainstorming ways to make these hours more sustainable for our teammates, so I would welcome your feedback if you'd like to connect offline. Christine Bowles Recruitment Manager christine.bowles@democracyprep.org
1.0
Nov 12, 2016

Are You Ready To Give Up Your Life?

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Summer and Winter breaks, seeing the children learn

Cons

Everything else...benefits, policies, procedures, school-to-prison pipeline, 10 hour work days, 6 day work weeks

5.0
Sep 12, 2016

Genuine People

High school teacher
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I'm a new teacher with Democracy Prep. I started over the summer working at one of our high schools in Harlem. When I fist arrived, I didn't honestly know what to expect. I've worked at a few other charter schools so I wasn't expecting anything much different; however since I've been here, everyone seems to be very supportive from my principal to my fellow teachers. For me, the commitment level of the staff and maturity of the students are refreshing and it keeps me energized and reaffirms that I made the right decision in joining this network.

Cons

The hours are a little tough to grasp initially and we don't get any religious holidays off.

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