school aide

assistant

preschool teacher

school teacher

program director

Montgomery Child Care Association

A typical day at work is draining and frustrating. The director is completely unprofessional, often yelling at us without any regard for how it affects morale. It’s clear they don’t care about the workers, which makes the job even more unbearable. I’ve learned very little because the focus isn’t on growth or development, it’s just about getting through the day. Management is disconnected, offering no support, guidance, or acknowledgment of our efforts. The workplace culture is toxic, with little teamwork or respect. On top of everything, they’ve taken away holiday hours unfairly and deduct vacation hours with no clear explanation or logic. It feels like they just do whatever they want without considering fairness or communication. It also seems like the director has some sort of jealousy or issue with younger employees, she’s mocked me before, even responding to me in a condescending, childish tone that made it clear she wasn’t being professional. It’s uncomfortable and unnecessary. The hardest part of the job is dealing with the director’s constant outbursts and unpredictable behavior. The most enjoyable part is simply when the day ends and I can finally leave and escape the negativity.

I worked for this association for a long time. There is definitely room to advance if you're coming in part time or as a sub, can't really comment on if you're coming in full time though since I wasn't full time and never seeked to be full time although I was offered full time positions several times. I never accepted because of my schedule. It was best for me to have a part time position. It was a fun place to work. I loved the directors and the kids. The directors always made me feel appreciated and I always looked forward to seeing the kids! If you are coming in as a sub try subbing at as many locations as possible to get the most hours.

This job had some good benefits of paid vacation during holidays.  A typical day we would have a schedule calendar of afternoon activities from homework help to story time to peer support groups. The management was the one challenge.  She seemed to shut herself in the office quite a bit, but was always very open to communicating anything and everything.  The most challenging aspects of the job were that there were too many unsupervised children to adults in a class with several special needs children who required more one on one attention. Snow days were also a pain at times because you went to work on snow days when the rest of  schools shut down.  Only during government emergency closes were they closed.

Many people come and go. The school has potential to prosper however there is lack of admin support with behavioral issues as well as parents who seem to get their way regardless of what their children do or say. Staff is friendly but too much gossip like most work places. Many staff members have a laissez faire attitude towards their responsibilities.

The hardest part of the job was trying to make the children listen because I was a sub. Also, I was asked to come in on the fly quite often,, so I had little time to get myself ready.

Management provides no training. Lots of racism from upper management and when they are ready to fire you they will fire you. The administration office is paper base and has no plan on updating their systems. I do not suggest that anyone work for this company. They fire people without investigations and keep the people that falls in line with what they want. I have seen this company ruin careers.

Responsible for total programs relating to the one group of preschool children to which they have been assigned. This includes meeting the educational and program goals, health and safety concerns, nutrition and food service, social emotional development of children, and communications with supervisors, co-worker, children, parent/guardians and the community

MCCA allowed me to work and go to school. I was able to leave school and go straight to work. I enjoyed working with the children, watching them play and learn. The best part was dramatic play. The children would dress up and play roles such as doctors, vets, or even imitate their parents. The staff and manager always made me feel welcomed and comfortable even before I was hired.

I loved the job, but it came a time where you could tell the ones who had a higher advantage then you. I had a situation where I had to go to the hospital and was told not to return for a few days I let my job know and had a doctors note when i was ready to return I was told that I was fired .

The company mission was well planed by founders, however the company policies and expectations do not meet today's cost of living standards. The employees are not compensated well enough to maintain education expectations for MSDE mandates.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
School aide 11 salaries reported	$18.29 per hour
Assistant 13 salaries reported	$17.73 per hour
Preschool teacher 5 salaries reported	$19.75 per hour
School teacher 4 salaries reported	$20.25 per hour
Program director 3 salaries reported	$50,960 per year

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