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      SAGA Education

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      SAGA Education reviews

      3.6

      60% would recommend to a friend

      (240 total reviews)
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      Alan Safran

      63% approve of CEO

      46% positive business outlook

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      SAGA Education has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 240 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The SAGA Education 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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      240 reviews
      2.0
      Aug 13, 2024

      Way too much work for pay and job level

      Math fellow
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      Pros

      A lot of us come to Saga either fresh out of college or after short careers in other disciplines. We're attracted to the idea of helping underserved communities. But we're not teachers. We're TUTORS. Saga has redefined what "tutor" means, displacing a lot of the responsibilities of teachers onto tutors under the pleasant sounding label of "high quality tutoring." The result is tutors are now crushed under mountains of paperwork and training materials. This is what's driving many people OUT of teaching. And a big reason there are record low influxes into teacher training programs. So why would a company treat its tutors the way teachers have been complaining about for many years? Pay is lower than my state's minimum wage. But I was told this is OK because Saga Math Fellow is technically an Americorps "volunteer" position and tutors aren't "real employees." Even though we have more responsibilities and expectations to follow than many real employee positions. A woman myself, I volunteer for our local women's shelter. That job also gives a tiny "stipend." And while the work I do there is every bit as important as what I do for Saga, I have far more autonomy over my time and far fewer expectations I must follow. Being a math fellow for Saga is just too exhausting. I have nothing left to give even to my own kids at the end of the day. Unfortunately Saga is continuing the US tradition of overworking and underpaying educational workers.

      Cons

      Dangerously exhausting workload and unrealistic expectations for a very low pay job.

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      SAGA Education Response
      1y
      Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We genuinely appreciate the dedication and effort you and all of our tutors put into supporting the students in the communities we serve. Your commitment is a cornerstone of our mission, and we take your feedback seriously. We understand that the role of a Saga Math Fellow can be demanding, and it’s clear from your review that you are feeling the weight of those demands. We strive to create an environment where tutors are well-supported and equipped to provide impactful educational experiences. We are constantly reviewing our program for improvement, particularly ensuring that the workload and expectations are balanced with our support. Regarding compensation, we acknowledge the complexities and concerns around the AmeriCorps structure and how it aligns with your responsibilities. We are actively reviewing our program to identify ways to support better our fellows, including workload management, training, and other aspects of the role. Your feedback is crucial in helping us understand where we might be falling short and how we can make necessary changes. As for the autonomy and flexibility of the position, we hear you. It’s important to us that our fellows feel valued not only for the work they do but also as individuals with unique personal and professional needs. We are committed to exploring how we can provide more autonomy within the role while maintaining the quality and consistency of our tutoring services. Thank you again for your honest feedback. We are continuously working to improve the experience for all of our tutors. We are taking your comments to heart as we strive to make Saga Education a supportive and rewarding workplace.
      1.0
      Mar 19, 2024

      Good intentions, poor leadership

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      The work on the ground is important (the programs team is doing their best).

      Cons

      The executive leadership team does not care about the well-being of staff. Compensation is not equitable for national staff.

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      SAGA Education Response
      2y
      Thank you for your feedback. Saga's compensation philosophy was created in 2022 in partnership with a consulting firm specializing in education and non-profit compensation. Team members informed our philosophy through focus groups and an advisory group (none of which were Executive Team members). We invested in our team members through the outcomes of that study in 2022. Our plan is to review our compensation against the market in the fall of 2024. We conduct an equity check each year to ensure that internal equity exists. We look forward to continuing to invest in our team members through our five-point total rewards structure (compensation, 401K match, Paid Time Off, Professional Development funding, and benefits contributions).
      2.0
      Dec 20, 2023

      Great intentions...horrible managers

      Site director
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      Pros

      You will create connections with various individuals.

      Cons

      Unrealistic expectations. Managers do not demonstrate appreciation for staff. Safety concerns ignored or mismanaged. Lack of communication, accountability, and honesty

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