Does Catalyst Kids pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Catalyst Kids employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Catalyst Kids. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Catalyst Kids?

62% of Catalyst Kids employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Catalyst Kids 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Catalyst Kids?

Teacher (30) , Associate Teacher (11) , Preschool Teacher (8) , Site Supervisor (8) , Assistant Teacher (7) , Field Staff (4) , Lead Teacher (4) , Master Teacher (3) , Teacher Assistant (3) , Teaching Assistant (3) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Assistant Site Supervisor (2) , Buyer (2) , Child Care Teacher (2) , Regional Recruiter (2)

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

"The benefits were good, and time off was usually flexible." ((in 8 reviews)); "The staff are friendly and supportive." ((in 7 reviews)); "I got lucky because my coworkers were awesome." ((in 5 reviews)); "Met some great people in the teaching field whom I still talk to years later." ((in 5 reviews)); "The job is based on your site supervisor." ((in 4 reviews))

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

"average pay low for all the position compared to industries." ((in 12 reviews)); "poor management, doesn't value anyone that isnt a manager" ((in 9 reviews)); "No one believed in masks and I risked my life coming to work every day trying to practice social distancing while the upper management never came to support us and got to work from home." ((in 6 reviews)); "heavy executive leadership on the org chart" ((in 4 reviews)); "Reason was at the time was a freeze on that so yeah I only got a 27 cent raise which was garbage." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Catalyst Kids layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Catalyst Kids layoffs and their outlook for job security at Catalyst Kids in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Catalyst Kids locations?

San Jose , Sacramento , Irvine , Davis , Elk Grove , Rocklin , Morgan Hill , Tracy , Anaheim , Orange , Tustin , Menifee , Antelope , Cupertino , Sunnyvale , Fort Campbell , Cleveland , Costa Mesa , Inglewood , Los Angeles , Santa Ana , Simi Valley , Redwood City , San Leandro , Santa Clara , Fairfield , Elk Grove Village

Catalyst Kids reviews

3.5

62% would recommend to a friend

(160 total reviews)

Susan Dumars

61% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.3

Culture & values

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

Catalyst Kids has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 160 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Catalyst Kids 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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Reviews by job title

160 reviews

1.0

Dec 12, 2023

do not do it

Buyer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

no pros, I had a lot of toxicity

Cons

poor management, doesn't value anyone that isnt a manager

Catalyst Kids Response

2y

We appreciate you sharing your thoughts on your time working with us. We're genuinely sorry to learn that your experience was not as positive as we strive for it to be. Recognizing the dedication of our team, we strongly encourage both current and former employees to connect with our HR department regarding any concerns they may have. Creating a supportive and healthy work environment is a priority for us. We believe that by working closely with our HR team and conducting thorough assessments, we can identify and implement appropriate solutions to address any issues that arise.

1.0

Nov 10, 2023

Poor company manners

Buyer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None at all. I regret leaving my previous job

Cons

Such a horrific experience. I had so much trauma

Catalyst Kids Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your experience working for us. Your experience is concerning to us, and we are sorry to hear that your time with us hasn’t been enjoyable. We appreciate how hard our staff work and welcome employees to reach out to their next-level supervisor or HR team to address any concerns or feedback they might have. With the involvement of the HR team and with further evaluation, we're confident that we can make resolutions, as appropriate.

4.0

Jun 4, 2021

good for getting experience with children

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good for starting out and getting experience with working with children

Cons

Teachers don't get paid enough for the work they do. Not a place you want to stay long term in terms of income

Catalyst Kids Response

5y

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on working for our organization. We are glad that you were able to gain some good industry experience while working at our center. While this past year has been a challenge financially, for many organizations, we will continue to assess and adjust our compensation to best align with local competitive wages as we all continue to recover from the Pandemic. We value your input and appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback.

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