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As an international educator, moving to the United States and beginning my teaching career at New Paradigm For Education (NPFE) was both a leap of faith and the start of an incredibly rewarding journey.

✨ A Welcoming and Inclusive Start
From day one, I was welcomed into a supportive and collaborative school culture. NPFE values diversity and recognizes the unique perspectives international teachers bring to the classroom. I never once felt like an outsider — instead, I felt like a valued contributor to a greater mission.

📚 Professional Growth and Mentorship
One of the most impactful aspects of working at NPFE has been the intentional focus on professional development. I was offered coaching, mentorship, and access to regular PD sessions that deepened my understanding of data-driven instruction, culturally responsive teaching, and literacy strategies. These experiences helped me grow not only as a teacher, but as a leader.

🚀 Career Advancement: From Teacher to Coach
Over time, my efforts were recognized, and I was given the opportunity to take on leadership roles within the school. Today, I serve as an Instructional Coach, supporting both new and veteran teachers in their instructional practice. NPFE truly believes in growing leaders from within. I’m proud to be a part of that journey for others now.

👥 A Mission-Driven Community
What makes NPFE unique is its unwavering commitment to students. Every decision — from curriculum planning to school culture — is centered around helping our scholars succeed. Being part of an organization that aligns with my personal values has made every challenge worth it.

Overall, if you're an international or local educator considering working in the U.S., I strongly recommend NPFE. It’s a place where you are supported, challenged, and empowered. It’s not just a school — it’s a community where educators grow, students thrive, and meaningful change is possible.

Terrible school district to work for no structure within school buildings. Staff members have to do multiple jobs but get paid for one. The staff is a revolving door during my tenure I had a new HR generalist each year and teachers constantly changing. During my tenure there was  a year where the 3rd and 5th grade did not have a teacher the whole school year. The building conditions are awful too Loving Academy has no windows and no A/C, also their is a leak in the hallway ceiling the  entire 2021-2022 school year with a bucket in the hallway how embarrassing.l, they only care about making DEPSA look good . The worst part is how much the administration lies to parents about resources and programs they offer but never deliver which is crazy with all the grant funding they get. They can’t keep a good teacher at all they run all the good staff away with the awful treatment , they literally find any reason to take money out your check. New teachers beware they try to pay for your certification to lock you in for 5 years. During the pandemic if you contracted COVID you have to sign over future PTO just get paid if your sick beyond your available PTO time . 
Stay far far away from this district I would not even let my dog attend one of their schools 

This is a school with great teachers and students. Management is kind and polite, however due to the lack of organization, low staff number and increased requirements by upper management, administrators cannot keep up and sometimes lose track of what needs to get done or they might not give consistent instructions. This causes teachers a lot of confusion and frustration, leading to high teacher turnover rates before the end of the year.
There are blackout dates, sometimes whole weeks, where teachers will not be paid (no matter what) if they miss on a blackout day.
Lesson plans are submitted each week, planning for 2 weeks ahead. They are checked thoroughly and micro analyzed (as though you were back in college).
Must clock in and out each day, otherwise you risk not getting paid and may be penalized for clocking in late.
Weekly meetings begin at 4 and end at 5 or 5:30. Data is shown and teachers who are not meeting expectations are called out.

A typical day is busy & filled with parents, kids, questions, copies, lunch time, recess, new enrollment & sometimes complaints. School is a reflection of the community it serves.  I have valued my years at NPFE because I understand the mission.  The mission is to educate youngsters & prepare them for life in an ever-changing Global Society. I come to work focused on how do I make the day better for youngsters & families. Sometimes the days are challenging & sometimes management gets that & sometimes they don't understand it, but they always ask what can they do to make it better. NPFE is very driven & everyone is very busy. It would be nice if everyone got a break at the same time every day. It would be nice if there were no vacancies & every position were filled, however, that hasn't been the case since the pandemic. I choose to part of the solution & not part of the problem & when parent, student, teacher, staff, administration & the community work together, we can ensure we are doing the very best for youngsters. In my opinion,  NPFE attempts to do just that. 

A typical day included teaching lessons, supporting student learning, and managing classroom routines. I gained valuable experience in differentiating instructions and building strong relationship with students.

Management was supportive, and colleagues created a collaborative environment where resources and ideas were shared. The school culture encouraged teamwork and dedication to student success.

The most challenging part was balancing multiple responsibilities, but the most enjoyable part was seeing  students improve and succeed.

This role strengthened my teaching skills and passion for education.

This company models the  true definition of “teacher overload”. You will apply for a certain position, and without any notice you’ll be placed into a different role! You will not receive the training or support needed to be successful at your job, yet you are recorded/observed and expected to be successful. You will only have a 30 min lunch break and no prep time . The salary is horrible, you have to earn your PTO hours (8 hrs per pay period). The school creates “black out days” in which you can not use PTO or be paid at all if you aren’t able to attend work on a black out day . You have to return to work from the summer vacation during the first week of August, and you will work until the very last week of June. The list goes on, just don’t waste your time! Save yourself the stress!

On a normal day, I would go to the front and clock in then go to the back and as my manager who I was with for the day.  I was usually assigned to the 6th-8th graders.  We would sit in the cafeteria and socialize until 4:30.  At 4:00 we had snack time and then we transitioned to classrooms at 4:30.  In the classrooms I would help the students with their homework.  I did that until 6:00 PM when my shift was over. 

Each high school student worked with an adult employee.  I enjoyed working with the adults.  

The most enjoyable part to me of the job was getting to see the children have fun.  We always played various games to get them to bond and have fun.  The smiles made it worth it.

The hardest part was dealing with irate parents.  Because I wasn't an adult I couldn't always do my job like I should have for respect.

I love working at NPFE because I know exactly what they stand for and what they are trying to achieve.  From the top down they believe in kids and are willing to go above and beyond for them.  They have very high expectations for outcomes so it is a place for people who want to work hard and continuously grow.   They are always trying to change and improve based on data so you have to be flexible toward last minute changes and you have to be willing to ask for help if you need it and to set boundaries to protect your work-life balance.  If that is not you, NPFE may not be a fit.  If it is you, you will find a home for your career.  

NPFE is more than a school district, it’s a family and a team. I attended one of the schools from Kindergarten to 12th grade, the education and support I received here  was unmatched.  Since, I’ve graduated college and returned to my alma mater, this time as an employee. On this side of the fence, I’ve realized that what makes this organization great is more than the passionate teachers and  driven students. It’s the team orientation, the systems put into place, the trainings, the coaches, the data, the competitiveness and the well balancedness that makes NPFE better than any competitor.  I love this network and would recommend it to any parent, student, educator, or professional. 

I'm a middle school teacher & this is my 2nd year with this charter.
The district does not respect our time... We have weekly staff meeting that start 20 - 30 minutes late. There is early follow this with agenda items for staff meetings.  
Teachers have to monity the hallways 15 minutes before school, 10 minutes during the 30 minute lunch break & 15 minutes after school.  Our prep time is taken weekly and we are not compensated.
There are few certified teachers in our buily & a high teacher turnover rate.
We are often berated by admin and seldom acknowledged for our work.
Students are suspended for uniform violations but not for class disruptions.
#goelsewhere

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