Does SmartStart Education pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, SmartStart Education employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at SmartStart Education. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at SmartStart Education?

96% of SmartStart Education employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated SmartStart Education 4.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SmartStart Education?

Math Tutor (9) , Long Term Substitute Teacher (4) , Tutor (3) , High Dosage Tutor (2) , Math & Reading Tutor (2) , Program Manager (2) , Talent Acquisition Coordinator (2)

What are the pros of working at SmartStart Education according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is good" ((in 7 reviews)); "SmartStart management is extremely supportive of staff and ensures that remote employees feel engaged and empowered to do their jobs." ((in 4 reviews)); "Great work life balance and pay." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at SmartStart Education according to real employee reviews?

"There are no benefits." ((in 8 reviews))

What are the top reviewed SmartStart Education locations?

Baltimore , Bronx , New York , Washington , Cleveland , Brooklyn , New Haven , Hoboken , Norfolk , Bridgeport , Landover

SmartStart Education reviews

4.4

96% would recommend to a friend

(37 total reviews)

90% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (37 reviews)

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SmartStart Education has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 37 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The SmartStart Education 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

37 reviews

5.0

Apr 26, 2025

The Best Tutoring Company I've Worked For!

Hit math tutor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible / Work-Life Balance Schedule, Adequate Compensation, Supportive Staff

Cons

Students can misbehave, no benefits for part-time tutoring position

5.0

Apr 2, 2025

Great for former teachers

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive work environment, working with schools and students

Cons

Healthcare is not offered but flex account is available

1.0

Mar 25, 2025

One of the worst-run organizations I’ve encountered

Math tutor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You do get to make a difference working directly with students. The hiring process is fast, but it is really too easy to get in there.

Cons

The screening process is alarmingly weak. One of the three interview questions was literally: “If x + 2 = 5, what is x?” This lack of rigor in hiring should raise serious concerns about quality and oversight. I was fired due to a 27-year-old minor misdemeanor marijuana conviction—in a state where marijuana is now legal. This shows a complete disregard for context, fairness, or progress. When I filed for unemployment, the company attempted to claim fraud against me without providing a single detail to support the accusation. Completely baseless and malicious. This company’s model undermines regular teachers by replacing stable, qualified roles with underpaid, temporary contractors—often to the detriment of students and real educators.

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Jobs at SmartStart Education

On-Site Program Manager