This company is a mess. - Anonymous employee Right At School Employee Review

1.0
Dec 1, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

A lot of good people on the ground who are trying to do their best and make the most out of working for a company that does not deliver on its promises or care about its staff or morale.

Cons

They alternated between being too hands-off and disorganized to micromanaging the smallest details. There is little balance or consistency. In the beginning of the school year there was very little support and a lot of improvisation because the company expanded too quickly, most likely out of greed. As a result the programming suffered and the staff was unduly stressed out. Then things were not going well because of their negligence and lack of foresight so they finally got around to trying to make improvements, very often making changes that were hasty or ill-informed or tactless. They do not seem to care about their staff or about helping them deliver the services to students that the company promises. They continue to cut preparation times for their educators and sometimes have unsafe teacher to student ratios yet expect staff to deliver high quality curriculum and positive experiences without proper assistance, resources or compensation. Some of the administrative and managerial staff are extraordinarily rude and unpleasant. Right at School works very hard to portray a positive image of itself that is not the reality of who they are and what they do. They are lucky their employees who work in the schools for the most part genuinely care about children (and are probably also desperate for any work and income) and are dedicated to the students despite the sub-par conditions and people they often have to work in/with. If you can find other jobs in the education field you should. Check Craigslist and pursue other companies first. The other companies probably pay better too. Don't be fooled by phony smiles, pandering or lofty mission statements.

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Pros

Flexible schedule and clear training provided prior to start date.

Cons

Occasionally, minor communication errors would occur.

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Hello, this is Michelle from Right at School. Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really glad to hear that the scheduling flexibility and training have been positives for you. Helping our team members feel confident and supported from day one is something we work hard to achieve. We also really appreciate your feedback regarding communication. Even small communication gaps can make a difference and we are always looking for ways to improve how we support our teams. If you ever have additional feedback to share, don’t hesitate to reach out to me at michelle.keene@rightatschool.com. Thank you!
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Jul 17, 2026
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Pros

* Opportunity to gain early childhood education experience.

Cons

* Poor hours with little flexibility. * Extremely high turnover due to inadequate training and lack of support. * Toxic, cliquey work environment. * Program managers and some shift leads were unsupportive and often made staff feel suffocated. * Educators received little meaningful support while being expected to manage chaotic programs. * Inconsistent quality of coworkers; some displayed unprofessional behavior around children. * Upper management was dishonest or unclear about payroll, expectations, and available support. * Low staff morale negatively affected parents’ perception of the company. * Frequent micromanagement instead of coaching or mentorship. * Communication from some managers was often condescending, aggressive, or focused only on mistakes. * Management rarely checked in to offer help, instead focusing on criticism. * Some leadership styles escalated children’s emotional situations rather than de-escalating them. * Certain managers appeared quick to assume children were acting maliciously instead of understanding the situation. * Overall culture left staff feeling undervalued, uncomfortable, and unsupported. * Lack of investment in employee development and long-term success. * Poor leadership contributed to burnout and made retention difficult. * There was an employee with a dangerous criminal record that went unnoticed by management for some time.

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