special education teacher

teacher

english teacher

personal assistant

interventionist

LEARNING NETWORK

I was completely mislead by the job requirements and what I was actually expected to do. You do spend a lot of time contacting families almost exclusively to meet weekly phone call quotas but good news;  they provide all the technology you need to have those phone calls (and everything else your doing -or not) recorded and routinely evaluated for quality assurance (which is part of your performance review). Trust me, feedback will always feel like you’ve done ok but … Then you will absolutely be making instructional videos - not every once awhile to supplement their library but more as an unpaid content creators and again - those QA’s.  If you’re special ed you will be building entire courses and content for interventions sessions while making videos and  handling pretty extreme caseload enrollments and - you guessed it - more of those QA’s from how well your documents are developed, if your followed the rubric for live meetings, quality of content in weekly phone calls, and your love interventions sessions which you have to record and submit for evaluations  etc etc etc. 

Then there is PT0. Yes, you do accumulate PTO but they can (and will) deny requests which are submitted when students are in session.  If you are approved you have to meet your respective quotas for the week before your PTO starts, find your own sub, submit sub plans for approvals and have  recordings for your live lessons. If you want summers or Easter week off you have to bank your PTO to use when students aren’t in session.  If you don’t have this don’t plan on using those summer months to work on your content - they will push you into “special projects” to fix enrollment issues and mistakes made by other departments. 

Overall, this was the most miserable job I’ve ever had including brick and mortar. Even though you are working from home you are expected to account for every minute of the day.   At least then I knew I had summer months off and would get a week for spring break.   I also knew I would have adequate time to focus on meeting special education demands and wasn’t essentially working two 40 hour positions. 

I would like to share my experiences working at LearningNetwork, and I believe it's important for potential employees to be aware of certain aspects before considering employment with this organization.

During my time at LearningNetwork, I observed a culture that seemed to value overachievers, potentially to an extreme. It appeared that the company intentionally sought individuals with an extraordinary work ethic, which, unfortunately, could lead to manipulation and the expectation of working extensive hours, often surpassing the standard 40-hour workweek.

In my first year, I dedicated a considerable amount of my personal time to the job, resulting in an average workweek of over 70 hours. Within six months, I was approached informally and asked to relocate to Colorado to work directly for the owner. Despite declining this opportunity, I was subsequently offered a managerial position. Even after declining the managerial role, I was asked to oversee tier 1 techs for the following two years, a responsibility that involved conducting performance reviews leading to terminations (All under the table).

Upon bringing these concerns to HR, I was informed that going above and beyond, despite its impact on my work-life balance, would not be compensated, and over time would not be tracked. This change in expectations led me to adjust my work hours to a standard 40-hour week. Regrettably, this decision resulted in a noticeable shift in the support and collaboration from the owner and my immediate supervisor.

I share this feedback not out of spite but to caution potential employees. If you are considering a position with LearningNetwork, I recommend carefully evaluating the work expectations and ensuring they align with your personal and professional boundaries. Going above and beyond may be expected to the point of potential termination, as my own experience unfortunately demonstrated.

Wishing you all the best in your career endeavors,

How do you feel when you are starting your workday? Overwhelmed? Annoyed? Unappreciated? How do I feel when I am beginning my workday? Excited! Motivated! Valued!
Working at The Learning Network has been the most truly rewarding experience of my work life. The organization fosters a supportive, personalized, and collaborative environment where teachers are valued and encouraged to grow. When you begin working at The Learning Network, you become part of an extended, caring family that supports and surrounds you with warmth and positivity. But, you may think, it’s a virtual school, how can employees connect so personally? Our teachers and colleagues chat daily through threads that are designed for both work and play, as well as fun zoom meetings to celebrate special days! The people you will work with create strong relationships and a team mentality where knowledge and expertise are readily shared and every opinion, thought, and idea is valued. 
The leadership team is approachable, understanding, and always open to feedback, which makes it easy to feel heard and respected as an educator. Never have I worked in a more supportive and safe environment. 
One of the best parts of teaching here is the strong focus on student success and individualized learning. The resources and tools provided make it possible to create engaging lessons that meet students’ diverse needs. I’ve also appreciated the opportunities for professional development and the chance to share ideas with other passionate educators.
The culture at The Learning Network is positive and motivating. Colleagues are dedicated, students are eager to learn, and the overall atmosphere makes coming to work enjoyable. It’s a place where both teachers and students thrive, and I feel proud to be part of a team that truly makes a difference.



What is the best part of working at the company?
Although I’ve just started my position, I’ve had an overall great experience so far. The job is exactly as advertised and the expectations were communicated effectively from the start. I love being able to work from home and still use my teaching skills to reach students online. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The most stressful part about this company is ensuring you are meeting company standards and expectations with the grading turn around times since you do have very large classes, but I would say that it is still extremely manageable. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment and culture is very relaxed and friendly. I am overall way less stressed working for this company than I was working in an actual school building. There are metrics that you must meet and you have to provide documentation that you are doing your work, but I do not feel like I am micromanaged. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I start my day by responding to emails and grading student work, then make around 10 phone calls to report student progress, then I usually follow that with lesson planning, lunch, and end the day with more grading. Sprinkle in some other miscellaneous tasks throughout the day and that pretty much sums it up. We host live lessons one day per week for 30 minutes, and we are responsible for posting one asynchronous video relevant to the content one day per week as well.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Absolutely nothing.  This is a terrible job, word to the wise, do not take it on if you value the teaching profession.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The most stressful part of working at the company is the level of micromanagement, with every minute of the day closely monitored. The training process is extremely detailed and nit-picky, making it overwhelming to know where to begin, and the lack of flexibility can be challenging for those who value autonomy in their schedule.


What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment can feel unstructured and distracting, with frequent non-work-related messages in chat that make it easy to miss important updates. Communication from management is not always clearly separated from casual conversation, which can create confusion and give the culture a less professional tone.


What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day involves meeting a high volume of expectations, including completing around 50 phone calls. On designated “engagement days,” the role becomes heavily call-focused, resembling a call center environment, and while the company references instructional strategies, they are not consistently reflected in practice.

Considering teaching here?
Pay is issued once a month on the last day, and health insurance for families comes with relatively high out-of-pocket maximums ($16,300 in network and $32,600 out of network.)
Licensure in multiple states is required, often involving additional state-specific college courses, and related costs that are not fully reimbursed.
Employment appears to be seasonal-- many instructional staff reductions occur right after the last day of the school year, right before scheduled vacations, and with no summer pay.
The posted salary is for a 12 month period-- if you're on staff for the whole year-- but not many teachers are needed for the summer.
There have been instances where employees expected to use earned paid time off (PTO) but were terminated instead, and unused PTO was not paid  out.
This position includes a mix of teaching and phone-based responsibilities with daily/ weekly performance targets.  There is a significant emphasis placed on phone-based communications and phone call targets are top priority.
The company is not affiliated with a teachers' union.
Employees should keep detailed tracking proof of all equipment returned at the end of employment.

Make no mistake about it - this is a call center job even if you are a teacher. 
There is an INTENSE level of micromanagement. If you are self-sufficient and self-motivated they will take advantage of that with empty promises that they will deny making when you come to collect. Or will gaslight you into believing you received what was promised. 

They do have generous PTO and a lot of the people are great to work with. If you don't have a micro-managing type of supervisor than the work life-balance is great. If you do - be prepared to account for every minute you're on the clock.

It really depends on your manager on whether you will have great workplace culture and a fun team or not. I went from having a great manager, excellent culture, and team to a manager that seemed to phone it in regularly and was too busy with other duties to actually be supportive of our team. 

The best part of the job was the students, hands down. The worst part is the lack of communication between departments, micro-managing, and cut-throat business tactics that don't have a place in education.

Avoid this one, they're a call center in classroom clothing.

The Learning Network has found an effective way to do online school for a diverse group of students.  As an experienced teacher in brick and mortar, I wasn't sure that I would enjoy the online experience, but it turns out that in this setting, I still find ways to make personal connections with students, as well as friendships and collaborations with other professionals. 
The workload seems intense as you're getting familiar with the software and procedures, but managers and colleagues are there for support and to encourage work/life balance.  The curriculum is already in place, but as a teacher you still have some freedom to make the class your own.  
I recommend the Learning Network to anyone who is interested in new approaches to educating and connecting with students.

What makes this job special is that each and every day, you're reaching out and truly making a difference in the lives of students and families, many of whom struggled with their local public school or have struggled with homeschooling in the past. In a typical day, I host live sessions to help my students better understand the content of their courses, attend one-on-one help sessions with students who may need an extra hand with coursework, and make phone calls to our families to answer questions, help with coursework, build relationships, etc...I truly enjoy how even though I am teaching online, I still get the opportunity to build quality relationships with families and students, just like I would if I was teaching in-person.  Also, even though we're all remote, we still have access to Google Chat groups with colleagues teaching similar grade levels/subject areas, so you still get a chance to bond with co-workers and get support as needed. 

I have been working as a special education teacher for the Learning Network for a couple of years, and I can honestly say it's an incredibly rewarding experience. The company provides a collaborative environment, and I have enjoyed being a part of the special education team.

My role involves case managing a diverse group of students, leading IEP and reevaluation meetings, and ensuring all documentation remains in compliance. I appreciate the autonomy I have in managing my caseload and the trust placed in me to build strong relationships with students and their families. The emphasis on clear communication and family partnerships is a huge plus.

I love being able to provide direct support to my students through live group sessions and 1:1 sessions on Zoom, while also maintaining an open line of communication with the general education teachers and related service providers. Leading IEP meetings is a smooth process, and I always feel well-prepared with the resources and tools provided. The work is meaningful, and I feel that I am truly making a difference in students' lives from a remote setting. 


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