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Typical day starts when you getting there and making sure that you have your material ready to go. For me, I learned that being self contained is consuming, I want students to be able to see outside and not just walls. The management is good but I would want someone to teach to be a proper teacher. Throw you in there expecting you to know what you're doing. The culture is okay but you can tell there a lot of favoritism there. Hardest part of the job, is showing growth. If you don't show any growth from your students, they will be quick to replace you, or force you out. Most enjoyable part of the job, not going to lie, the holiday bonus checks and me leaving for a higher pay job. 

Students arrived as early as 7:30 in classrooms. Morning announcements and instruction time began around 7:40 and dismissal lasted until 5:15 Monday-Thursday. Friday was a shortened day for students, but rarely benefited teachers because of the length of time students remained in classrooms while names were called throughout the school over the intercom. Classroom resources were very outdated or nonexistent (especially manipulatives and science lab materials). Students were relatively well-behaved, but the extreme inconsistencies between quality of furniture and overall design/beauty favored students at certain campuses more than others, which was really disappointing. Loved the superintendent though!

What is the best part of working at the company?
This was one of the most frustrating places I’ve worked. The principal seemed to favor people who didn’t put in effort over the employees who consistently worked hard. Whenever staff tried to speak with someone above the principal or report concerns, it felt almost impossible to get support or even basic information.


What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The workload was overwhelming, and substitutes were often treated better than the employees who worked in the building every day. Overall, the environment felt discouraging and unappreciative. If you decide to work there, just be aware of the culture and management style before accepting the position.

Low paying position. Staff is friendly and helpful. The students are polite and try hard. The population is impoverished and the school lacks funding to deliver the education that they promise. No library, limited books and resources. Teachers must be resourceful and have initiative and creativity to meet the students' needs. The days are very long in order to account for so many free meals for the students (breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner - very much needed). Funding appears to be attached to the meals since the school is a charter school.

For a school, the hours are long, but the culture is supportive and the goals are clearly defined. There are measures in place to help new teachers, and a binder system to make sure everyone stays on pace. A dinner program helps students get a meal at the end of the day that might not be available to them at home, and the school has a reputation for supporting underprivileged youth. Lunches are a little rushed in comparison to corporate settings, and communication isn't always fantastic, but the administration is easily accessible, and many co-workers meet off-hours because people get along pretty readily. Overall, it's a great school if you have the time to put in.

This unique school had a great curriculum for each grade level planned by previous educators of the past. IPad, laptop and cell phones were given to educators. Summer professional development and Austin Charter School conferences offered to teachers. It was an inspiring experience for me especially when they aided me during Harvey flood with over $2000 assistance to rebuild my home immediately before FEMA and insurance had come through. I'm forever grateful to this group of caring individuals who are transforming both students and educators lives. Great, caring community culture!

Houston Gateway Academy is an excellent learning institution. I was was able to grow as an educator and learned how to work with many different types of people and students. The principal is an amazing woman with fantastic leadership skills. The hardest part of the job was the long hours that we endured daily. The most enjoyable part of the job was knowing that my students actually learned and had fun in the process.

It was the worst job I’ve had. They are extremely unprofessional. Favoritism is a thing in every job but this place goes above and beyond with it. If you aren’t someone whom they favor they’ll make sure to make you feel less of yourself.  There are so many expectations for the little pay. Do not count on making it on your own with this job, not only is it below minimum wage; they also push “volunteering” which is making events with little to no help from them and big expectations regardless. I do not recommend working here, protect your mental health.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Bonus and help with natural disaster and team work

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Title I students and doing home visits

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Business oriented and entrenepreneurs making education a market for profits

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Teaching 25 students and 3 to 4 rotations

What is the best part of working at the company?
Very supportive administration. I was allowed to apply my knowledge and skills to execute programs that benefited the students.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Challenging student behaviors.

Low pay.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very nice and supportive staff.

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