Does Lightbridge Academy pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Lightbridge Academy employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Lightbridge Academy. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Lightbridge Academy?

43% of Lightbridge Academy employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Lightbridge Academy 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Lightbridge Academy?

Assistant Teacher (44) , Lead Teacher (27) , Teacher (26) , Teacher Assistant (26) , Teaching Assistant (9) , Lead Preschool Teacher (5) , Teacher´s Assistant (5) , Administrative Assistant (3) , Assistant Director (3) , Center Director (3) , Preschool Teacher (3) , Director (2) , Lead Infant Teacher (2)

What are the pros of working at Lightbridge Academy according to real employee reviews?

"Friendly staff" ((in 18 reviews)); "coworkers and kids are great" ((in 6 reviews)); "If you need your child to get great care in a great facility then this is your place." ((in 6 reviews)); "Met great people." ((in 5 reviews)); "Truly live out their core values." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Lightbridge Academy according to real employee reviews?

"the hourly pay is low" ((in 17 reviews)); "Long hours with little room for growth in the company." ((in 5 reviews)); "Work life balance is impossible FT" ((in 4 reviews)); "Low salary and overcrowded rooms for teachers." ((in 3 reviews)); "High school drama and favoritism" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Lightbridge Academy locations?

Westfield , Fort Lee , Fort Washington , Iselin , Manasquan , Westwood , Virginia Beach , West Caldwell , Hoboken , Mahwah , Matawan , Garnet Valley , Rutherford , Fair Lawn , Paramus , Whippany , Holly Springs , Willow Grove , Clifton , Cranford , East Brunswick , Eatontown , Englishtown , Flemington , Millburn , North Brunswick , Woodbridge , Mount Laurel , Allentown , Bethlehem

Lightbridge Academy reviews

3.3

43% would recommend to a friend

(234 total reviews)

Gigi Schweikert

65% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (234 reviews)

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Lightbridge Academy has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 234 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Lightbridge Academy 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

234 reviews

1.0

Feb 7, 2023

Very disorganized

Teacher assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-fellow co-workers are super friendly and supportive

Cons

-management is a mess -low pay for high stress job -somewhat toxic and fake management -care more about work than employees -doesn't adhere to safety guidelines (staff: student ratio) -teachers highly overworked

1.0

Jan 5, 2023

absolutely not

Assistant teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Awful!!! especially the FORT LEE location. NO THANK YOU

Cons

Awful like I have no words. No break, they made a pregnant worker cry. AWFUL. All the kids are sick. No teacher can control the class. you have to call for a bathroom break. I left and never came back.

5.0

Jul 20, 2022

Great Company To Work For

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Generous PTO, especially with longevity Career advancement is highly attainable Flexible schedule Consistent, caring support from upper management Fair wages, good benefits for teachers Reasonable salary, good benefits for management Fun Environment Rewarding Education opportunities for employees

Cons

More frequent salary increases Work after hours can sometimes be necessary- especially due to COVID

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Jobs at Lightbridge Academy

Assistant Teacher-Full Time - Infants/Toddlers/Preschool

Head District Preschool/PreK Teacher (P-3 Certification)

Pre-K Lead Teacher Position

Child Care Center Director