maintenance technician

administrative assistant

Gilmour-Academy

The campus is beautiful and the students are amazing. I loved the actual teaching part of my job. Unfortunately, the school just has way too many negatives.

First, I've never been in a job that was more micromanaging. It was very much a "gotcha" mentality of finger pointing, the blame game, and majoring in the minors. I'm now in a public school and the admin trusts us to do our job and actually asks how they can support us.

Second, unless something has changed, they do one year contracts. And, no union. So, you're always at their mercy. If someone doesn't like you or you stand up for yourself, then you're toast with zero accountability. I've watched them fire extremely talented and popular teachers and support staff. No one is safe. Don't fool yourself.

Third, the pay is extremely low relative to public schools. And, you work a lot more, coming in early and staying later than most schools. And, starting earlier and ending later in the year. This is in the name of professional development, but it was mostly busy work and more micromanagement.

Bottom line, go to a public school if you can. Union protection, multi-year contracts, and better pay are at least assured. And, you don't have to hear them constantly talk about their amazing religious values while treating their staff very poorly.

I am a former employee, I have seen since my year there that there is constant revolving door of people in and out with ads up all the time.  I liked the job I had but the general communication is poor.  The former head of school left after 35 years and it really hasn't been the same since apparently.  There is no job security, you are micromanaged  by others (you did this, you turned your head oddly, you said that, etc.) rather than addressing real problems or concerns.  Other employees are decent enough (teachers, coaches, etc.), the boarding students are good kids in general, most everyone stays out of one's business if you are a private person like me.  No one is your friend, however.  I got let go with a phone call after thinking that I was going to return the next year.  The last good administrator went out to pasture last year so that's the true end of an era.

In the years I worked there, we had four administrator turnovers in the lower school, three in the upper and middle and one new head of school. One annual performance review.  The business office is like a revolving door (no one stays.  Employees quake to enter that office.) Top down culture.  Very cliquey political conservative culture, no diversity.  Curriculum is traditional Catholic, but the class sizes are much smaller (hence the price tag.) Small class sizes, decent technology and pleasant physical environment.  I wouldn't put my kid there (which cost me my job.)

Academy is run by the CFO who micromanages all of the departments and doesn't have a clue. That's about the scope of it. I was short changed over time and holidays and when I went to the top to try to get some resolve nothing was done about it. Would not recommend anyone working here. When I talked to other employees, they all said the same thing, find something better. Fortunately, I was financially able to do just that. Gilmour puts on a good front but under neath is terrible.

After the head of School of 35 years resigned, radical changes were made across the board. The new Head of School was so unpopular that many resigned. Some stuck with it including myself, but the school is moving in a direction that I no longer want to follow.

Being able to volunteer with this group was a pleasure. A typical day would include waking up the kids and the adults bringing them to the work site so that they can help build houses for the new orphans. Another typical day would be going to the clinic to help translate for the doctors. These doctors included, pediatricians, dentists, delivery doctors.

I am a current employee at Gilmour Upper School. We end at 4:15 which makes for a horrible end time considering not many students stay around after the school day ends. The pay is not great to say the least and money comes out of our salary for forced food, even if we don't want it. I like it here but would move to a public school if I have the opportunity.

During the summer I work camps and some catering events. Camp is 5 days a week and catering events are usually asked when needed. During the year there is school sports and after school activities where I work concessions. There is also AAU and CYO tournaments which get really busy sometimes. But the people, staff and crew are mostly always friendly and it is a good environment all around.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Having access to the dining commons as part of your benefits.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The lack of communication from the top leader.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It is a struggle and needs work

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
They are long days.

Great place to work!! Free meals, decent pay, good management. Only downfall is that you may have to work weekend nights that require you to be there till 12-2am. But, you can just chill and watch hockey. Starting pay $11

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