Does Great Hearts Academies pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Great Hearts Academies employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Great Hearts Academies. This rating has improved by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Great Hearts Academies?

51% of Great Hearts Academies employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Great Hearts Academies 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Great Hearts Academies?

Teacher (139) , Lead Teacher (33) , Assistant Teacher (15) , Teaching Assistant (13) , English Teacher (12) , Apprentice Teacher (11) , Teacher Assistant (9) , Special Education Teacher (7) , Assistant Headmaster (5) , Instructor (4) , Registrar (4) , TEACHERS ASSISTANT (4) , Campus Coordinator (3) , Elementary Music Teacher (3) , High School Teacher (3)

What are the pros of working at Great Hearts Academies according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and TRS just like my public school peers." ((in 34 reviews)); "Surrounded by good colleagues" ((in 29 reviews)); "Great people and company to work for" ((in 26 reviews)); "The staff is friendly and everyone seems to have similar goals." ((in 16 reviews)); "The curriculum is complete and engaging." ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Great Hearts Academies according to real employee reviews?

"Low Pay (they are working to increase it) means that turnover at some schools is high" ((in 89 reviews)); "Salary is low and lead office is off base" ((in 36 reviews)); "You work long hours and the pay is only ok." ((in 14 reviews)); "Management was a bit unorganized at times." ((in 14 reviews)); "Anti mask, anti vaccine across the whole school, no work life balance, kindergartners are held to the same expectations as a 5th grader (no talking at any time in the classroom, no group work, no collaboration)" ((in 11 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Great Hearts Academies locations?

Phoenix , San Antonio , Scottsdale , Chandler , Goodyear , Irving , Gilbert , Fort Worth , Arlington , Glendale , Baton Rouge , Buckeye , Dallas , Anthem , Peoria , Live Oak , Dallas-Fort Worth , Avondale , Mesa , Santa Fe , Texas City , Helotes , Lakeside , Maryvale , San Antonio

Great Hearts Academies reviews

3.4

51% would recommend to a friend

(496 total reviews)

Jay Heiler

69% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

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Great Hearts Academies has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 496 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Great Hearts Academies employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

496 reviews

2.0

Aug 9, 2024

Nepotism

English teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's all about who you know!

Cons

Not everyone is treated equally. Special treatment for some. Overworked and underpaid teachers.

Great Hearts Academies Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We know our students, parents and community make our academies incredibly unique and special. We know there is always room for improvement. We are open to constructive critiques and recommendations. We value the unique and individual contributions of our teachers and staff. Working in the Education field does indeed a lot of dedication, flexibility and teachers who can handle the multi-faceted / ever-changing needs of their students. Our compensation package has been an area that we have been working to improve. Great Hearts does provide excellent benefits (medical, dental, etc.), with employee premiums that are significantly below the national and regional averages. As of the 2024-2025 school year, we have increased the salaries of our current and new teachers. Thank you again for your feedback, We will take it into consideration as we work to improve our schools.

3.0

Aug 7, 2024

It’s all about who you know

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Teachers and low level staff are passionate about classical ed and their subject matter. They are all knowledgeable individuals

Cons

The nepotism is real. People get promoted based on who they know and what they want. Most administrative and leadership opportunities go to friends from other centers instead of hiring from within.

Great Hearts Academies Response

1y

We value constructive feedback to help make our academies better. We know our students, parents and community make our academies incredibly unique and special. We know there is always room for improvement. We are open to constructive critiques and recommendations. We value the unique and individual contributions of our teachers and staff. It is imperative to meet our standards while considering new teaching techniques. If there are specific concerns with our Lead officer, please email them us: hr@greatheartsaz.

5.0

Jul 30, 2024

Great mom-job

Front office assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Got to know my kid's friends and their parents, I was on the same schedule as my kids.

Cons

LOTS of work. Some parents can be very difficult.

Great Hearts Academies Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We strive to set a standard of excellence for our students with a focus on a rich liberal arts curriculum and emphasis on moral formation. We believe the best learning environments for our students include a small community of teachers, faculty, families and staff working together to give the students the very best. Several of our teachers have children who attend our schools which speaks to the value of a Great Hearts education and helps to build a sense of community. Working in the Education field does indeed requires a lot of dedication, flexibility and teachers who can handle the multi-faceted / ever-changing needs of their students. We will share your comments with our leadership on work life balance.

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Jobs at Great Hearts Academies

Teaching Assistant (Kindergarten)

Buckeye, AZ

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Middle School Teaching Assistants

Art Teacher - Private Christian School

Fifth Grade Apprentice Teacher

Special Education Teaching Assistant

Baton Rouge, LA

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