Amazing Experience!! - Elementary Teacher Adelphi Academy Employee Review

There's always something exciting happening at Adelphi Academy! The students often spend more time inside the school than their own homes, so it is important to provide as many unique opportunities and activities for them as possible. From leadership retreats and field trips, to assemblies and spirit days, to daily instruction and extracurricular activities, the caring and interest shown by the teachers and administrators is evident. During my time at Adelphi, I was proud to be part of the planning team and enjoyed seeing the reactions of the students whenever a new event was introduced or held. It was an outstanding experience for adults and students alike.

The only con I can point to is the lack of interest among a very, very small number of educators who seemed to just go through the motions. This job requires original thought and interest, so these folks ended up not being a good long-term match.

Meeting great students and families

Long Working Hours: The expectation to work excessively long hours has become the norm. This often extends well beyond the standard 40-hour work week, with many employees, including myself, regularly putting in 50 to 70 hours per week. The work-life balance is severely impacted, leading to physical and mental exhaustion. No Overtime Compensation: Despite the long hours, there is no provision for overtime pay as they define your as an exempt employee. The additional hours are neither acknowledged nor compensated, which is demoralizing and unfair to employees who go above and beyond their regular duties. Constant Belittlement: The 'management' often engages in belittling behavior, making employees feel undervalued and disrespected. Constructive feedback is rare, and the focus tends to be on criticism rather than encouragement and support. Lack of Respect: There is a pervasive lack of respect for employees at all levels. This manifests in dismissive attitudes, disregard for employee opinions, and a general sense of apathy towards employee welfare. The absence of a dedicated Human Resources department exacerbates these issues. There is no formal channel for employees to voice their concerns or seek assistance with workplace problems. There is only the union that is the management and that is the beginning and end. This lack of support leaves employees feeling isolated and powerless to address the toxic work environment.