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Uncommon Schools

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Uncommon Schools reviews

2.7

30% would recommend to a friend

(1,061 total reviews)
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Brett Peiser

40% approve of CEO

29% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Career opportunities

2.9

Culture & values

2.3

Work/Life balance

2.3

Senior management

Uncommon Schools has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,061 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Uncommon Schools employee rating is 28% below average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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1K reviews
5.0
Jul 26, 2014

Amazing team

Special ed coordinator
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I loved everyone I worked with. Everyone is positive and supportive.

Cons

Many duties during breakfast, transition periods and afterschool that extend the work day.

2.0
Jun 23, 2014

Going through the ringer to learn a lot.

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strong professional development opportunities and great coaching

Cons

Insanely long hours, poor work/life balance, feeling as though upper management could care less if you are there or not (you are replaceable).

2.0
Apr 7, 2014

Inconsistent results between schools

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Unlike most other schools, teachers never need to spend a dime out of pocket on anything for their classrooms. Compensation is better than local schools (although with many fewer personal/sick days). Despite still having long hours, Uncommon seems to be very aware of the concerns with work-life balance and leaders make frequent nice gestures to keep morale up - buying lunch, etc. Teachers are encouraged to collaborate and given adequate time to do so.

Cons

The network is expanding rapidly and struggling to replicate its successes at some of its newer schools. School culture and discipline are troubling at some schools. "Mission alignment" seems to be favored over expertise in hiring and promotion, resulting in a culture of inexperienced staff who won't question decisions and inexperienced leadership with a one-size-fits-all approach. Classroom turnover is concerning, with most teachers either promoted or burnt out after just a couple years. When I was hired, Uncommon was known for skilled, experienced teachers who drove student achievement through their own decisions. I am worried it is becoming more like other "corporate" charter chains.

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