The most supportive & genuine organization I've worked for
Pros
1. The school and administrative teams are some of the friendliest people you'll meet. They do a great job welcoming you & getting you involved. 2. Everyone in the school has student success in mind; that includes administration. At this school, it really feels like the student comes first. 3. Kauffman has several supportive structures put in place to ensure you'll succeed here. This includes weekly meetings with your manager, an open feedback culture, and several other programs that are sure to keep you in the loop. 4. The community pride is strong here. Most staff & students are involved in an extracurricular of some sort and are loud & proud about their achievements. It really makes you feel proud to be a Knight! 5. Your voice is genuinely valued here. EMKS provides several opportunities for written feedback regarding your personal experience here each quarter & peer-driven feedback is a common daily occurrence. And yes- they do implement the feedback they ask for!
Cons
1. Your contracted hours are from 7am-5pm. You'll clock 50 hour work weeks on the regular during the school year (40 during the summer months). 2. Overall culture at EMKS is very different from any other school for a plethora of reasons. Most love it for its uniqueness (including me!), but it can rub others the wrong way.