elementary school teacher

FullBloom

The staff that works for FullBloom are some of the kindest, most hardworking people you will ever meet in your life. The kids are fantastic, but management does an absolutely horrible job at making staff feel supported. For example, SESI is moving away from physical interventions and replacing them with using a blocking method with mats. While this is a great concept, it doesn't work and staff often ends up in dangerous positions without knowing how to handle the situation. Admin is nearly unresponsive, It can take weeks to hear back regarding important concepts. Upper admin is essentially MIA and staff is left to their own devices. You will sustain an injury here. It is likely inevitable because new staff members are not trained properly. If you work under a veteran teacher, you will be fine. But ANYONE with a bachelor's degree can work as a lead teacher... with no teaching experience. The kind of education provided for these kids is sub-par. The benefits are ridiculous. No paid major holidays, you will often NEED to work overtime for preparation but you are reprimanded if you do so.... It's a highly underqualified staff of admin running a school for the hardest kids in the district. I would not recommend working here unless working in a toxic work environment is desirable to you! After sending an email about the staff and student safety, my "resignation was taken immediately," which looks like not being able to go to my job or see my student's. DO NOT RAISE CONCERNS OR YOU WILL BE LET GO. They do NOT like critical thinkers or people who raise concerns. Expect to feel absolutely unprepared to do your job on a daily basis. 

Management only worries about the contract, and does not allow employees to do their job! They leave individuals unaccompanied and can care less about the success of the students. Both Colorado and Pennsylvania management are very inconsistent of the care of the employees! The inconsistency of what an employee is hired for, has been incredibly turned in an opposite direction! Instead of letting the employees do their job, they completely let the students take over, and do what they want.  We are supposed to guide our youth in the right direction, but instead, FullBloom management again, are only worried about the money they can obtain in their pockets, and will throw their employees under the bus, as well as have no concern for their well being, or safety! The elementary children are dragged, janked, pushed, and even put in holds that you wouldn’t believe, but if you search a student knowing they have inappropriate items on them or say the a word, much worse than you hear kids say or even remove a middle school child from being disruptive, you are out! Unbelievable! Although if you go over a authoritative’s head, you are given many chances to show justification that you are worthy of the position.  Not sure, if it’s the color of your skin, or who you know, but working for FullBloom in Colorado Springs, is not a place to show your care and concern for the students! 

As a former professional educator at this campus, I strongly urge families to consider other alternative school options for their children. During my time at the Naperville campus, I witnessed several concerning practices that, in my opinion, hinder students’ well-being and academic growth.

Many staff members lack formal educational training or credentials. There was no structured curriculum in place, and certain school policies often made students feel uncomfortable or unsupported. In particular, I observed instances where the behavioral specialist used methods that felt more intimidating than constructive.

What troubled me most was the sense that administrative priorities were more focused on funding than on student development or care.

If you're seeking a school that truly values student growth, emotional well-being, and quality education, I encourage you to explore other options. Every child deserves a safe, supportive, and academically sound learning environment.



I cannot begin to explain how bad of a place this is. After I left though things turned a little bit but nowhere near what is needed to be. I am only speaking for the area of which I worked and no other states. They only care about making the $$$$ and nothing else. When kids that DO NOT need the program at all are brought in, everyone is affected. 

Time and time again, management and upper level staff/social workers talked bad about other staff, students and their families. I witnessed it first hand. If you're not an AT then you're not important to them. These people will twist your words and make you the bad person to save themselves.  

Don't get me wrong, the pay was well and the experience was great. You learn how to defend yourself and how to use therapeutic holds and such. Helping the kids and their families is so amazing. It would be a great career if it wasn't for the people above you that make life a living nightmare.

After being with the company for the ‘24-
’25 school year, I will not continue working here
in the future. I appreciated the opportunity that was given to me but there are way too many
overwhelming flaws. It seems the only right way to do this job is to not care. A typical day at
work involves cleaning up after others, babysitting students, and dealing with coworkers
frequently calling out, showing up late, or leaving early. I’ve learned to stop overextending
myself because others will take advantage, especially when pay is not what it should be.
Management only seems to care if an issue poses a legal risk, while staff concerns are often
ignored or dismissed. The workplace culture is frustrating – some coworkers are good, but many
are unreliable, with little accountability for poor behavior. The hardest part of the job is finding
the motivation to show up anymore, while the most enjoyable part is finally clocking out and
heading home.

Catapult learning is a great company to work for but only if you can take changing schools from one semester to another or a dip in hours. Some schools drop their programs and then you have to start all over again at another school if the company finds another one where you can be placed. After my program dropped, I decided to leave to work at a location close to home but then realized that I was going to be much better off financially where I was going to be placed even though it was still kind of far. I regret that move but had to accept the consequences of my ill-thought-out decision. Nevertheless, I was told that I can come back.

A typical day would include the students coming into the site and checking in. The staff would assess their behaviors before the day starts to see if anything needs to be addressed before sending them to breakfast. Staff meetings are typically had in the mornings before students arrive or at the end of the day when students leave. The hardest part of the day is if the students have behavior issues that have to be addressed that are not normal student issues. The most enjoyable moments of the day are seeing my kids overcome things society said they would never do. With this career change I have learned that kids are resilient and will learn any chance they are given. 

My comment is specific to the Western territory of Fullbloom. First, Fullboom's mission aligns with my personal and professional philosophy. Next, I appreciate working here because my work is acknowledged at all levels. Also, the caliber of people who work here challenge me to grow professionally, both intellectually and in my career. Additionally, I like the fact that I set my schedule and goals and receive support from my manager. Most importantly, this year, they started a DEI initiative and started looking for a DEI leadership position, which, to me, speaks to our commitment to grow as a company. I plan to work with Fullbloom for some time.

This was the most difficult company I have ever worked for. They understaff every location and allow extremely violent students to attend their schools. They do nothing to improve safety and discourage speaking out. Myself and coworkers were injured constantly by the students here. We received poor benefits and no lunch break. We were advised we'd be working with younger students with mild aggression... when we arrived for our first day of work we were working with incredibly violent older students. 

I enjoyed teaching the students and the structured curriculum was wonderful. I enjoyed the other teachers in the room, but the guidance from administration was not communicated well. If I asked a question, it was not answered. I received a good training in a workshop and online packets but was often expected to know things I was never informed of. My admin visits were wonderful at observing lessons and reviewing but they were not forthcoming with that help promised. There was a bit of rigidity from both admin and a lack of connection.

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