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Achievement First

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Achievement First reviews

3.1

35% would recommend to a friend

(999 total reviews)
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Fatimah Barker

39% approve of CEO

21% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

Culture & values

3.1

Compensation and benefits

2.6

Work/Life balance

2.6

Senior management

Achievement First has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 999 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Achievement First employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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999 reviews
4.0
Dec 28, 2014

Happy to be on a great team with lots of flexibility

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The sheer number of really bright and really kind co-workers who are passionate about scholars Great immediate supervisor who encourages my individuality Opportunity to engage in important, strategic work Paid time off between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day!

Cons

"Whatever It Takes" culture is sometimes taken too literally Need more transparency around non-instructional career opportunities

4.0
Aug 2, 2014

A Great Place to Learn

Teacher
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent professional development opportunities, collaborative work environment, and good salaries and benefits

Cons

You will be burning the midnight oil, feel under appreciated, don't expect to find too many staff of color

4.0
Jun 30, 2014

Awesome place to work and always trying to improve

Coordinator
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Working in Network Support, the people I work with are awesome. I've made some good friends here and I'm happy to come to work every day. My managers have been great in my development, in that they actually care that I learn and grow with them. I've been with other companies who never cared about my development, so working here is a breath of fresh air. While we aren't 100% on everything yet, I am happy to see we are a growing organization with the desire to learn and improve. Benefits are better than I've ever had in any job. For Network support, it's 3 weeks of paid vacation days and nearly 2 weeks over the Winter Break - that's fantastic! The job includes health, dental and vision, a 403b and transportation help too (i.e., pre-tax deductions from your paycheck for an unlimited metrocard).

Cons

Work-life balance is tough - a lot of people work too much and sometimes we are made to feel like if you aren't working hard, then you aren't meeting the standard set. I feel that this has been voiced however, and that it's hopefully getting better. Additionally, I feel like promotions are tough, unless you've been with the organization at least 2 years. Not enough credit is given to an employee who hasn't been there that long. If you have the skills to jump up a level, but not the longevity just yet, I think that it's important to show value in that, because it's a great way to retain as well.

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