early childhood coordinator

environmental health and safety specialist

program manager

senior program director

teacher

Mexican American Opportunity Foundation

I came to work here having a lengthy relationship with most of the personnel already working here. The foundation of it's founder started with a vision to assist our community and future leaders. I am sure it has been passed on through the previous years but that should be passed on from upper management to the rest of the work line up and I cannot say that this is happening here. There are many issues of "power and bad management", seniority, having hook ups and not valuing each staff's professional background and accomplishments. Why would a staff without having an educational background be making more than a staff with a B.A or Master's degree? The essence of it's founder has been way lost since his departure; trust, empowering it's own staff and having a common vision. I do hope that there is management with a humble and honest character that will change this company's vision to what it was and it should be for the sake of our community's improvement.

They never listen to the teachers or consider their opinions. Many of the people with higher positions have very little knowledge and they get upset when you ask something and they do not have the answer. The trainings are always the same powerpoints and are the same every year and they have low internet speed so during training they always have a hard time making their pieces of training clear. They will make teachers lie on documents so they could get reimbursement from providers. In addition, their covid precautions are low and they expose teachers unnecessarily. One more thing, they serve horrible food to children.

I’ve worked at two different locations in two years and the supervisors always favor a teacher, neglecting others and putting blame on other teacher for their lack of communication and time management. With COVID they have us accepting sick children while admin works from home. Not too flexible with hours. Had a Superviosr tell me If they accommodated me they would have to accommodate everyone. The children are great the adults are what make this job undesirable. I have to beg for supplies and get scolded when asking for more even though it is all used for the children. Won’t recommend this company to any one I considered a friend. 

I worked there for a couple of months. It was horrible because the director allowed and participated in so many unprofessional activities. They talked of many inappropriate conversations in front of the children. There was so much gossiping and it was always a toxic atmosphere. The staff were so fake and didn't really care for the students. The amount of paperwork was unmanageable because there were deadlines and you still had to teach. The teacher assistants were always taking days off. Therefore, it was impossible to meet deadlines. There was no support from management. The teacher's aid would act like they owned the facility and treat the new teachers badly. Don't waste your time they are evil.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Benefits, generous PTO policy, upper management is supportive and does not micromanage employees

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Lack of organization, lots of unexpected requests/call outs

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Purpose driven, collaborative and focused on learning and continuous improvement

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
There is no typical day! Sometimes I'm in the office, sometimes I'm in the classroom, sometimes I'm in trainings or meetings, sometimes I'm traveling, sometimes I'm running errands for the site.

A day at work at Mexican American Opportunity Foundation is working from home. Receiving children from 8am and children leaving by 6pm. Do not have any co-workers or any managers. It is considered to be self-employment. The hardest part of the job is when the children do not listen, do not want to eat or when they are sick. This job was really enjoyable because you see children grow. You are able to teach them new things and also get them ready for them to go to school. Kids made the day go by fast.

Working with preschool age children  in the classroom  is amaizing and this agency encouraged the employees to continue their education, but the paper work that we need to complete per child is exaggerated, we need to take it home to be ready on time without  payment. Therefore our social life is limited.

The company is a great place to work for, but if you're trying to advance, it's impossible. 
I've been to the Bakersfield location and it's really nice: management and coworker friendly. 
The Arvin location is the worst, but because of one reason. 
The supervisor (not mentioning names) is probably the worst I've ever dealt with. 
She is bipolar and does not have respect for her employees. 
That is the reason why they are constantly hiring in the Arvin location.

Working with MAOF requires a discipline in matters of children. It means all employees should observe policies in the (CD) child development centers in order to help children in their development. 
Safety is an important concern as well as other areas in which children need to develop. 
Working as a team is interesting.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The Team and community. Enjoyed my contract of employment. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
By attending events in the community

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Team effort and family environment 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
 demand for child care assistance

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Early childhood coordinator 22 salaries reported	$76,462 per year
Environmental health and safety specialist 11 salaries reported	$24.00 per hour
Program manager 10 salaries reported	$75,750 per year
Senior program director 5 salaries reported	$128,190 per year
Teacher 3 salaries reported	$17.90 per hour

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