elementary school teacher

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Brilla Public Charter Schools

One of the most glaring issues I encountered during my tenure at Brilla is the glaring lack of competence and commitment to professional development among the leadership team. It is painfully evident that many leaders within the organization lack the necessary skills and qualifications to effectively carry out their roles. It is increasingly frustrating to witness individuals in positions of authority making decisions that are clearly uninformed and detrimental to the organization's mission. Changes in staffing models and support for teachers being made due to the budget. But somehow there are funds for new network offices with fancy furniture and over the top events when it comes to events.  Rather than prioritizing the well-being and success of the students, they are allowing their egos to take precedence, leading to a toxic work environment where competent individuals are marginalized and forced out of the organization. The students you are serving deserve better. My time at Brilla is marked by frustration and disappointment due to the organization's lack of effective leadership. This place used to care of doing what is right for students but that hasn't been the case this year. Hardworking, smart people who are clearly, good at their jobs keep disappearing with no update. This organization used to value the dignity of students, families & staff but that has gone out the window with the decisions being made. It is my sincere hope that necessary changes are made to address these issues and prioritize the well-being and success of both staff and students. Looking at the "leaders" here (C-Suite??). Until then, I cannot in good conscience recommend Brilla as a viable place of employment for anyone seeking to make a positive impact in the field of education. Students should seek an education, elsewhere and you certainly should not work here. 

If you genuinely care about students and doing what is right by them, do not work here. The leadership at the top shows little regard for those values and instead operates in a way that reflects ego and self-interest rather than accountability or service.

There is a consistent pattern of decisions being made without meaningful input from the people who actually work with students every day. Concerns are raised, documented, and shared, yet they are routinely dismissed or ignored. Instead of addressing real issues, leadership often deflects responsibility or creates additional layers of bureaucracy that make it even harder to advocate effectively for students.

Communication is another major issue. Expectations shift without warning, transparency is lacking, and important information is often withheld or delivered too late to be useful. This creates an environment where staff are set up to struggle rather than succeed, which ultimately impacts the quality of support students receive.

What is most disappointing is that this could be a place that truly makes a difference, but that potential is undermined by those in charge who seem more focused on maintaining control than actually improving anything. There is little willingness to reflect, adapt, or accept feedback, even when that feedback is clearly tied to student outcomes.

If you value integrity, transparency, collaboration, and genuinely advocating for students, you will likely find this environment frustrating and disheartening. The gap between what is promised and what is practiced is hard to ignore, and over time it becomes clear that meaningful change is neither a priority nor a goal.

The NJ work day is 7:15-4:15. There’s no parking and no compensation for parking which is about $122 a month unless you find are willing to park on the street, but that can be a challenge.  The curriculum is the least stimulating nonsense and set the teachers up for failure.  Even those who are good teachers do not stand a chance in this environment and the children are the ones who suffer.  Every teacher prep period is designated for nonsensical meetings about the Brilla “mission.” Non of it relates to education AT ALL.  There was also a week long onboarding that was held in the Bronx; we were told during the interview process we would not have to do anything in the Bronx and that Paterson was a separate school. This was not accurate much like everything at Brilla. Smoke and mirrors for staff, students, and parents. 

I wouldn't recommend. Starting with the employee retention, it's poor because staff is tired. In the last 5 years there was a completely new staff at just ONE school.  Diversity is starting to become non existent. Management is the absolute worst. They smile in your face but when push comes to shove, they don't stop asking for things. There is no work life balance. There is a teacher who pays for a meal service because she's so exhausted by the time she goes home. Forget it if you have a family. Best part are the students and the pay. The parents are a hit or a miss. 

Working at Brilla was a huge career setback for me. They offer little to no professional development, and those in administration roles are extremely unprofessional. I did not improve at all as a teacher at Brilla. Brilla could care less about the mental health of its educators. Teachers were extremely unhappy where I taught and that’s why so many left both at the end of this year and during the year. Don’t bother with this place. There are so many other better school networks out there to work for who will treat you like an actual human being. 

If you are a teacher looking for a solid work environment with very good pay and benefits, Brilla is the place. The students will test you but the relationships are rewarding. Come as your best self daily. Make sure you are organized and self-starting because relying on admin for answers or guidance can sometimes be nonproductive. 

At first, Brilla will suck you in to believe that they are helping the kids. As time goes on you will feel undervalued at the school. A lot of the schools numbers are not doing well so they will give you extra work. They're trying to be like the top-performing schools in the network. Their culture does not align with this, do not be fooled

The Network Team has chipped away at what used to be a great organization. School culture was what attracted many to this network, now the culture has become too toxic. They cater to their mission of indoctrinating students in the Catholic faith and push their agenda onto all others.

It’s not an easy job. But I don’t regret my time here at all and I would come back to work here if an opportunity arose!  The pay is great. The behaviors are difficult, but it can really prepare you to teach anywhere

What is the best part of working at the company?
Coworkers 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The leadership 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Long and stressful

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