Don't walk away... run away! - Dean Achievement First Employee Review

1.0
Jul 15, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Individuals for whom making a genuine impact is not a priority may enjoy working at AF. Salary can be higher, especially for teaching roles.

Cons

Achievement First encapsulates so much of what is wrong in education and charters overall. I would strongly urge anyone considering a move to AF, in any position, to be highly skeptical of anything you are told about what the organization, the school, etc. My experience and that of others I know was marred by a truly toxic work environment, very little support in your role, and almost no direction. The organization is quite literally bleeding people, and from all indications is in absolute disarray. Tragically, leadership seems far more concerned with their own comfort than actually doing right by kids and families. Leadership's go-to management techniques are nothing short of manipulation. Truly, this place is icky. If you are considering a move to AF, I would strongly urge you to consider other options.

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Cons

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Cons

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