Is FirstSteps for Kids a good company to work for as a Instructor/Lead Instructor?

Instructor/Lead Instructor professionals working at FirstSteps for Kids have rated their employer with 3.4 out of 5 stars in 37 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of FirstSteps for Kids employees being 4.0 out of 5 stars. Search open Instructor/Lead Instructor Jobs at FirstSteps for Kids now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Instructor/Lead Instructor interview questions at FirstSteps for Kids .

Does FirstSteps for Kids pay Instructor/Lead Instructor employees well?

Instructor/Lead Instructor professionals rate their compensation and benefits at FirstSteps for Kids with 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 37 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 10.8% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Instructor/Lead Instructor salaries at FirstSteps for Kids.

What are the top reviewed jobs at FirstSteps for Kids?

RBT - Registered Behavior Technician (41) , Instructor (18) , Lead Instructor (16) , Behavior Therapist (9) , Program Director (8) , Registered Behavior Technician (7) , Behavior Technician (5) , Behavioral Therapist (4) , Behavior Analyst (3) , Instructor/Lead Instructor (3) , RBT (3) , Behavioral Instructor (2) , Occupational Therapist (2) , People Experience Manager (2) , Teacher (2)

What are the pros of working at FirstSteps for Kids according to real employee reviews?

"I had little experience in the field and so it was great to receive the amazing training I did." ((in 30 reviews)); "Everyone was very friendly and welcoming and wanted to see their employees grow and flourish." ((in 10 reviews)); "I always felt like I had a team to turn to and consult with." ((in 8 reviews)); "The clinical staff really does care about the staff and tries to address any issues and resolve them so that the employees stay happy" ((in 7 reviews)); "FUN work environment, and fun and energetic employees" ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at FirstSteps for Kids according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay rate for amount of work and responsibility." ((in 4 reviews)); "Schedule changes very frequently." ((in 3 reviews))

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FirstSteps for Kids Instructor/Lead Instructor reviews

3.4

96% would recommend to a friend

(37 total reviews)

Jennifer Harris, PH.D., LMFT, BCBA-D

98% approve of CEO

83% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.7

Culture & values

4.7

Diversity & inclusion

4.6

Career opportunities

4.4

Senior management

4.2

Work/Life balance

3.9

Compensation and benefits

Instructor/Lead Instructor employees have rated FirstSteps for Kids with 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 37 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Instructor/Lead Instructor professionals have a good working experience there. FirstSteps for Kids is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Instructor/Lead Instructor professionals compared to other employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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37 reviews

2.0

Dec 17, 2025

Eh

Lead instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good starter job after college

Cons

pay is super low; not enough pay growth

3.0

Aug 21, 2025

Fine

Lead instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

up to date center, fun activities

Cons

scheduling is not the best

4.0

Feb 2, 2025

Great clinical experience

Lead instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Experienced clinical team will teach you a lot.

Cons

Pay is low compared to other companies

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