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COLORADO ACADEMY

Typical day of work starts with Bus arrivals and greeting children which is fine. Within two days it was becoming apparent that facade and appearance is of the utmost importance to this institution. Everything simply felt forced and fake. They have a culture that is a point of pride to the institution, and when deemed necessary the management and leadership would be quick to use their “culture” to dismiss anyone (Colorado being an “at will” employment state supports this), as “not fitting in” with their culture.  
If there is a “hardest” part of the job is probably the fact that their pay rate is considerably low comparable to the school districts, and yet they act and try to project the idea that it is your supreme privilege to work for them. 
This being said, there are always positive points that includes the kids you are working with are well worth your time, assuming you’re willing to forego what you are worth and work this as part of your personal charity. 

Teaching at CA gives all of the teachers hope for the future because of the wonderful kids we get to come into contact with every day.  They are engaged, intelligent and driven.  The administration puts their money where their mouth is when it comes to supporting employee education.  They have the most extensive professional development program I have ever had the pleasure of taking advantage of.  The other teachers are as amazing as the kids.  There isn't one weak link in the entire building.  Every single teacher is a committed, talented and creative.  They are also willing to share.  The teachers are so talented, innovative and confident that they prefer to share best practices.  All of the teachers want all of the other teachers to be successful because they know that as a team, we are better.  It's the best faculty I've ever had the pleasure to work with and I have learned more from them than anywhere else I've been.

What is the best part of working at the company?
High quality admin who support teachers with professional development, small class sizes, dedicated students,  wonderful colleagues, and great parent community who worked in partnership with teachers. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Class prep and grading. At times the number of roles; teacher, advisor, coach, field trip leader, and disciplinarian. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Supportive and trusting in the expertise of the teachers to act in the best interest of students.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Combination of class prep, grading, deliver lessons, provide individualized attention to students, and collaboration with colleagues.

You'll work 50-60 hrs a week and love every hour. You can pick apples for a mid-morning snack, sniff the lilacs, pop by the illustrious productions of art, or easily sit-in on any of the preK-12 classes because the teachers and students are just that freaking awesomely welcoming and focused on finding the proposed daily solutions. The kids dig what you scratch; they pick up what you down. It feeds any teacher's soul. Their motto is apt: Spirit Enlivens Life. And if you're lacking in spirit, they've plenty to share. It'll quickly be your home. You'll be an integral part until they're unsure the parents agree with your intentions, and then they'll drop you. Management needs to not be so image focused, even though private schools currently struggle to suppress costs, make themselves marketable, and cut a new edge.

This is a school where there is little faculty turnover. It's been over 15 years since I left my job at CA, but there are some colleagues who are still there. I was a Lower School teacher for 13 years. CA did a great job of bringing the three schools together with weekly all-school assemblies as well as  faculty retreats and all-school professional development. 

I continue to work in private schools, but what has made CA stand out in my mind is its dedication to the arts. Students were showcased in recitals, schools plays, and art shows where students' creations were displayed throughout the halls.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Beautiful campus, many benefits and amenities, wonderful people to work with.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
It's a school, so normal beginning and end of the year activities pile up. This is standard for a school environment. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Kind, inclusive, motivating, positive.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Bursts of activity filled in with quiet times when catch-up work can be done.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Wonderful private school to work for. Lots of benefits and perks for employees. Only reason for not continuing her is that family issues force me to move out of area. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Nothing stressful. Very reasonable employer. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very diverse culture, strong beliefs of inclusion and allowing others to be their real self. Children are polite and respectful to their fellow classmates and staff!

What is the best part of working at the company?
Professional Development opportunities

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Administration. Moving goals posts and inconsistent expectations 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Toxic. Created by administration. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Stressfull. Lack of support from school.

Colorado Academy provided me a unique opportunity to teach within an amazing facility offering incredible access to a variety of materials and curriculum options.  Teaching students ages four to eighteen instilled in me the ability to successfully manage and coordinate a wide spectrum of classroom cultures, materials and teaching processes.

I choose not to comment on Colorado Academy. I worked at Colorado Academy for twenty-four years and raised my children there. When there was a change of leadership, the school became very different. That is all I have to say about Colorado Academy.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Mathematics teacher 4 salaries reported	$88,550 per year
School teacher 2 salaries reported	$88,550 per year
Preschool teacher 2 salaries reported	$23.85 per hour
Teacher 4 salaries reported	$73,750 per year
Social studies teacher 2 salaries reported	$68,625 per year

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