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Options for Learning

Working for Options for Learning as an After-School Program Leader was a rewarding experience and I enjoyed  building relationships with students, supporting their academic growth, and creating a safe and positive environment after school. The children and families made the job meaningful for me.

My biggest concern working here was the lack of long-term stability for employees when funding priorities change. Despite the dedication of staff and the positive impact we had on students, many employees were unexpectedly affected by budget and funding decisions. It was disappointing to see positions reduced or eliminated, especially when staff consistently went above and beyond for the program.

I would recommend this organization to those who are passionate about working with children and making a difference. However, I would also encourage potential employees to ask questions about funding, job security, and program sustainability before accepting a position. The work is incredibly fulfilling, but it can be difficult when employees feel the effects of financial decisions that are outside of their control.

I am thankful for the experience and the memories I made, but I hope the organization places  a greater emphasis on supporting and retaining the dedicated staff who help make its programs successful. While I genuinely enjoyed working with the students and families, it was disheartening to see our positions eliminated despite the dedication and effort staff consistently put into the program. Many employees regularly went above and beyond their job responsibilities to support students and ensure the program’s success. Unfortunately, the notice provided regarding the layoffs left many of us with very little time to secure new employment or make alternative plans. While I understand that funding challenges can affect any organization, I hope greater consideration is given to the employees whose hard work directly contributes to the positive experiences of the children and families served.

Whole environment overall can feel toxic between coworkers. Children are all amazing and wonderful to work with, some come with challenging behaviors but you adjust and learn to work with them and their families to help them succeed. 
Most site directors are use to running their site their own way and can be conflicting when covering sites. 
Met only a few who were willing to help and that genuinely cared. Supervisors don’t take the time to effectively listen to employees concerns or show empathy/understanding to what one is dealing within the workplace. (HR is definitely more concerned & caring)
Overall can a be an okay place to work if you can withstand intimidation from coworkers, being hassled to do other work duties around and not so much essentially working with the children. 
Only reason I loved my job was coming to work each day to see the children that enjoyed my presence and valued me as an assistant teacher. They and their families showered me with so much love, support and appreciation. Forever grateful for meeting them and helping me move forward in choosing the career path for me.

I am sad to admit that this was once my dream job. After working her for several years, I have quickly accepted reality. Some of the management are understanding people. While others are untrained and under qualified.  Coworkers are allowed to gossip and belittle other employees. When management does step in, little is done.  Once management leaves the site, things return as normal. The hardest part of the job, wasn’t the kids or families. They were a joy to work with. The hardest part of the job is the coworkers and upper management. You are also expected to take two 10 minute breaks. Even though its the law to have your breaks, most sites you will inconvenience with needing your break. The best part of the job is you do get a lot of PTO, though due to understaffing you will have a hard time using it.

What was once a decent place to work became a nightmare.  Howver, despite massive turnover rates, corporate turns a blind eye to what is going on.  Middle management and line staff frequently driven to tears, stress leave and resignation due to treatment by upper management.  Inept, childish, insecure leadership has made this place unbearable.  Constantly short staffed.  Insane expectations and zero empathy.  Screwed up priorities.  Rules, expectations and procedures change so often you can't keep up.  Upper management doesn't remember what they say from one day to the next and will lie and deny like politicians.  They pretend that staff is valued but make no mistake...you are not.  You are seen as disposable and replaceable.  
Apply at your own risk.

I have worked for Options for Learning for 14 years.  The agency has grown and expanded several times during my tenure. As a non-profit organization, the desire for growth has been to provide more services and opportunities to the lower income families in the San Gabriel Valley. Teaching staff, office staff and middle management staff are greatly appreciated and valued. If you work for the agency, you are expected to work hard. The various programs, from birth through age twelve, that Options for Learning provides, expect staff to be committed to excellence. They offer a great paid time off plan as well as a cash out choice for benefit dollars. I highly recommend Options for Learning.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Everything one of the best in pay and room to always advance as long as you continue to invest in yourself and education 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I'm not sure about other divisions in the company but surround care division the need can be different sites for some positions but the pay makes up for it 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Diverse very different at different sites 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
All depends on your personality mainly and your teacher partner if you have one for the most part structured and routine

This company provided me an opportunity to grow and advance from within. I started off as a part time employee,  in the Head Start program (associate teacher) and advanced to an office position as a full time employee. Some of the reviews I read seemed as though describing an entirely different company than I reflect working for.  I have made great friends along the way and have seen plenty of room for growth and opportunity. Very few positions in my career path were as understanding as Options has been knowing that there is life outside of work. I recommend anyone in the child and family services to apply here.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Working with the kids and helping their needs. Teaching them activities helping them grow to become independent.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Admin they don’t know how it is working with kids when they are challenging and don’t really get the support you need. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment is good but the cultural it varies from person to person some could be uncomfortable working with other staff 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Sometimes not wanting to go to work because the way admin will treat you. Especially going into the office.

If you are someone who is willing to kiss a** and fake it til you make it then this might be a good place for you. Unfortunately this was not the case for me, they are very set in their ways. There’s approximately 100 employees and It’s all females working here with maybe 5 males, so of course there will be many attitudes and personalities. Anything you do and say maybe used against you and good effort doesn’t get acknowledged. They have people in roles of supervisors who in my opinion have never been trained properly to take on such a big responsibility. The benefits are good and the work is not hard at all, it’s the environment that’s toxic. Hopefully this new CEO can remove all the bad apples.

To me ,this job is rewarding ,because you get to work closely with the school and children .. You establish close relationships with the families, since the children are here from grades tk-8th grade. Like all jobs, You Must love working with kids and come in with a positive attitude .That makes a world of difference. Typical day is ,incorporating our lesson plans and at the end of the month, kids get to present what they learned. They present to peers, or the families in the program. Most rewarding is working with kids, and watching them grow and thrive, and them not wanting to go home because they want to stay here in the program.

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