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

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
Nov 2, 2022
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Pros

You can work remotely, some days are laid back and don't require a lot, you have some freedom to be creative The kids are great Your coworkers are typically awesome people You get a stipend for internet access(Which is $20)

Cons

The pay is terrible and not even close to being accurately represented on glassdoor. I make less than minimum wage. High turnover means your caseload will often fluctuate. You are often the messenger of bad news to parents and have little you can actually do. You are constantly expected to do MORE. You aren't really a tutor as much as you are a teacher. Teaching concepts from square one, constant communication with parents, parent teacher conferences , etc. If you chose to work in person I feel sorry for you. You get a bus pass. If you choose to take your car then you are spending out of pocket and even further below minimum wage. The data you gather is typically inaccurate and unreasonable to use for determining student proficiency. The computers they provide you with are not great, many people rely on their own personal computers. They send 'care packages' with confetti and glitter in it which almost feels spiteful.

2.0
Aug 31, 2022
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Pros

- the work and connections can help with future job prospects

Cons

- Seems very hierarchical - Site director seemed very disorganized and not receptive to feedback - very low pay given how much is expected of you

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SAGA Education Response
3y
Thank you for serving with Saga Education and sharing your experience. It is unfortunate hear that you did not have a good experience with your Site Director. We are focused on recruiting and retaining top talent at all levels of the organization. We also make it a priority to provide professional development and support for our Site Directors as well as our fellows. Our expectations are high because our mission is so important—to accelerate educational equity. As a Saga Fellow, we believe the rewards of impacting our students’ lives are immeasurable.
4.0
Aug 31, 2022

Nice opportunity

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Pros

Great opportunity for anyone passionate for teaching and social justice

Cons

Very minimum pay, and your experience depends on your site director and learning coordinator. If you don’t get along with any one of your team, good luck!

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SAGA Education Response
3y
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It’s important that we hire and retain high-quality job candidates, that’s why it is unfortunate that was you did not have a good experience with your supervisor. We prioritize professional training and development with all of our staff, and we will make sure to reflect on the quality and frequency of feedback so that Fellows can thrive in their roles. Even so, we are happy to hear that you built positive relationships with our students and that you connected with our mission to accelerate educational equity. As an AmeriCorps member serving for Saga, you receive a stipend and a comprehensive package for your gap year that is both challenging and rewarding.
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