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      2.7

      35% would recommend to a friend

      (64 total reviews)

      Shary Nunan, Karen Hobbs

      42% approve of CEO

      30% positive business outlook

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      Tilden Preparatory has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 64 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Tilden Preparatory employee rating is 28% below average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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      64 reviews
      5.0
      Dec 27, 2020

      Enthusiastic recommendation for high-paying, low-stress work

      Teacher
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      Pros

      Incredibly high per hour pay for education, no classroom management, NO lesson plans, endless authentic opportunities to connect with and support learners, no at-risk students slipping through the cracks and failing, low-stress, nice locations/comfortable facilities, transformative opportunities for students failed by traditional schools I worked at Tilden for close to nine years, and it was a place of healing for me, as it is for so many students and experienced educators. If you have worked in traditional classrooms, you will know that the rewards are high, but the costs are also very high. The things that challenge educators the most don't exist at Tilden such as daily lesson plans, classroom management, and having students who fall through the cracks and fail. The learning experience can be specifically tailored to each individual pupil by an accomplished educator, and the power to deliver such effective teaching at such a low emotional cost to oneself is a great gift. Claims that Tilden's pay is low are simply ludicrous. Having one student at a time is such a boon that it would make sense if this job paid less, especially since Tilden does not require a credential, but if you do the hourly math, Tilden pays much more than most schools. Given how many undesirable teacher tasks are eliminated at Tilden, it's quite frankly insulting to claim the pay is too low and suggests to me a real lack of understanding of what it is to work in education.

      Cons

      The strong benefits of this workplace come with some natural costs compared to traditional schools. There is dynamic scheduling that is not the right fit for all, so if you want to do the same thing 8-5 each day, this is not the place for you. One-on-one teaching is a really great fit for the students who come to Tilden because that is what they need, but as an educator, it can be hard to let go of peer-to-peer discourse and other high-leverage classroom techniques. Tilden is a niche school that serves a very specific learner (and teacher), so as long as the benefits of a one-on-one classroom resonate with you, it will be a great fit.

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      4y
      Thank you so much for describing what makes Tilden such a special experience for both teachers and students! And thanks for your explanation of the differences between classroom teaching and teaching at Tilden. Tilden does offer scholarships regularly -- these are mostly partial scholarships. We do also have full scholarship students -- the amount is based on enrollment.
      2.0
      Dec 14, 2021

      Lots of potential, but falls very short

      Math/science teacher
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      Pros

      Administrators do not micromanage. If they can trust you to get your job done well, administrations leaves you alone. Do not need credential to be hired. Schedule is diverse and changes frequently, which prevents material from becoming too boring. Coworkers are nice, and students are great!

      Cons

      HOURS ARE INCREDIBLY UNSTABLE. YOU WILL BE HIRED AS A FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE, BUT HAVE PART-TIME HOURS FOR A THIRD THE YEAR. This is NOT a job for somebody who already has tight finances, because you will start out with around 35 hours per week, but that will drop down to 15 or less by March of the school year. Teachers have unionized, but administration refuses to bargain in good faith about providing a stable-hour system. Administrators provide no support in terms of professional development, so that can be hard if teaching doesn't come naturally to you. Their appreciation for employees is incredibly superficial. The school cares more about keeping parents happy than giving students appropriate grades, and it can be frustrating that you basically have to let parents pay for a good grade for their student that hasn't earned it. Little to no planning time for teachers. When I left, we got 1 prep hour for every 10 hours we taught. Hard to form relationship with coworkers because of varying schedules. Directors of the school do NOT support the teachers' union and actively talked down about it, sometimes making up blatant lies about the union. The school does not care about teacher retention in the slightest, and relies on having a revolving door of employees so they do not have to give reasonable benefits.

      2.0
      Jun 7, 2021

      It's Okay but Good teachers Need Incentives to Stay On

      Math and science teacher
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      Pros

      the one-to-one teacher-student dynamic is effective, The administrators are supportive and the environment is basically pretty positive.

      Cons

      Hard to make a liveable wage, students can be dropped from your schedule with no notices or valid reasons, which negatively impacts your take-home pay.

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      Tilden Preparatory Response
      4y
      Thank you for your feedback! We agree that the on-to-one teacher-student dynamic is extremely effective to help students reengage with learning, develop study skills and build up their confidence. Thank you for giving a nod to your Tilden administrators, they work hard to support all teachers and it means a lot to them to receive your positive feedback. We have worked hard to support income stability including instituting payment during student withdrawals. While Tilden does pay by the hour, our recent survey showed that teachers with full availability this past year were paid an average 36.9 hours per week including all 52 weeks of the year.
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