Speaks for Inclusion but Struggles in Practice - Program Manager Right At School Employee Review

3.0
Oct 4, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Mid-day off Chance to build great partnerships with the community Chances for growth Work life balance is as you choose, but can sometimes push the borders if you are looking to make a real impact.

Cons

Liability Nightmare if you work with students with extra needs Not a job to stay in long term, Responsibility Creep will happen Feels like the company prefers to save a buck understaffing or staffing to the very minimum rather and deal with extreme turnover rather than give additional support to sites that need it. They do not vet students. One could join with an IEP but since we are a third party we are not allowed to have that information and it ends up adding to that liability nightmare. Curriculum does change but doesn’t adapt for regions like Washington where things like Balloons are to be used a little as possible. You will never get full time. Which then adds to the stress when you are there to get things done. This is especially painful when you are sent to other places to also help cover. Students are only given support once they have enough problems to be seen as someone that needs it.

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Right At School Response
1y
Hi there, this is Katrina from Right At School. Thanks for providing your feedback on your current experience with RAS. We love to hear that you find the schedule beneficial and that you enjoy building relationships with the community! Our students and families are the most important part of the RAS community! I also understand that you have concerns about the appropriate staff to ensure support for all students. If you have any additional thoughts or feedback on the scheduling or anything else you experienced here at Right At School I'd be delighted to talk with you. My email is katrina.trevino@rightatschool.com. Just send me an email and we can set some time to chat. Thank you!

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5.0
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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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Right At School Response
3w
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!
1.0
Jul 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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