Great Pay and Challenge but Complete Burnout - Associate Director of Operations Uncommon Schools Employee Review

3.0
21 Aug 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

You will be challenged and there is a high bar for excellence, great for development Salary and benefits are great Working with kids can be fun and getting to know them and their personalities Coworkers can be fun and great people to work with

Cons

No work life balance Long Hours - you will be working late nights, early mornings, and on the weekends Was once told to sacrifice my mental and physical health on the weekends and after work to work on projects Work delegation can be unorganized at times and unclear Big circle of favoritism and popularity Dangerous work conditions Lack of teacher accountability Unrealistic expectations of work and performance Lots of external distractions

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5.0
19 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Provides amazing training for new staff

Cons

At times, sustainability can be an issue

5.0
28 Sept 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Uncommon Schools is a really positive, warm environment. People work hard and have tons of joy in their collaboration!

Cons

We are growing quickly, so the work load is busy! This isn't really a con, just something for new folks to be aware of :)

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