philanthropy manager

custodian

registered nurse

assistant coach

mathematics teacher

Phillips Academy

Generally, when you land at The Phillips Academy (TPA) you know pretty quickly what a special place it is. I knew instantly. Special Education is a field of high turnover and high stress. Most who have chosen the field know that going in; it’s a part of effective preparation. Serving the needs of some of education’s most vulnerable students and their families is no small task. The fact that TPA has so many staff members with tens of years of experience at the school and in the field is impressive. It says a lot about the commitment of TPA’s community to the mission of the school. In constant collaboration with families and districts, the TPA community works hard to meet the varied needs of the ever-changing student population. To be fair, it is not the right place for every educator and, obviously, every educator isn’t right for the job/community. But, those who are willing to participate in the process of learning and education, growth and compassion, challenge and reward, it can be the right absolute place. The school strives toward educational practices and strategies that will inspire students far beyond their time with the school and support their families along the way. The professionals in the community understand the value of teamwork, risk-taking, self-advocacy, humility, creative thinking, and collaboration. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
I worked for them for 30 years. I had excellent reviews, but always had terrible bosses and in order to move to a management position I had to leave the academy. I am flourishing now. They don’t value institutional knowledge. They are degree snobs. The result is they hire people that don’t know how to do the job as management. The non-management staff are phenomenal people and they will make you love your job. Too bad the establishment can’t realize talent and institutional experience is golden compared to a degree and a promise.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Terrible management. Staff are second class citizens and last. Faculty, students and administrators all come before the staff that run the school.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Work environment is excellent. Fellow staff are friendly, caring and supportive. The buildings, offices and grounds are beautiful. The free lunch is top notch.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Busy! Committees make decisions and the staff carry out the tasks to make the idea come to fruition.

Working as a teacher and/or staff member at The Phillips Academy is rewarding.  Every day you show up makes a difference in the lives of young people who need a considerable amount of support along with positive adult role models.  The work can be demanding.  Students are enrolled at TPA for many reasons — this is not a public school environment in a general education classroom.   However there are a lot of experienced staff to turn to for support when needed.  It is a small work environment and access to support is readily available.  Collaboration with co-workers is a big part of the job, and a regular avenue towards helping students experience the most positive school life possible. 

I would come in check my box for new work orders.  go out to my company vehicle. access my work orders by priority(emergencies first) go to the stock room if needed to pick up supplies needed for the days repairs. go through the day making repairs and doing all the paperwork per job I handled to turn in once completed. the hardest part of the job would be in the summer months when the school was closed we were given very little time to get the campus back up to par, so it was always a time crunch and a bit more stressful.  The most enjoyable part of the job was the knowledge and information I would learn day to day from other members of the crew on jobs together. tricks of the trade if you will.

Private schools have enough money to pay you well (could be better) but they will make you pay in absolute torture. They think that providing you housing means you will have no life outside of this place. They constantly ask for feedback only to ignore it. They constantly ask for employees to do the emotional labor of fighting against inequity only to ignore any suggestions that come from it. The job itself is easy, the horrible attitude from elitist faculty and students is not easy to deal with at all. All the administrators are in their positions because they were tapped to get there. This is more a business than a school.

Enjoyable place to work for someone who enjoys interacting with students and alumni.  Closely worked with the Development Department and as such benefited in the final rewards and recognition.  The hardest part of my job was in getting alums to follow through and finalize their reunion plans.  Enjoyed the planning and organization of regional associations throughout the U.S.A., as well as executing and planning the various events.  Also, enjoyed the planning of Commencement activities for the students.

High new staff turnover. New staff receive little support - leave within the school year. OG  teachers will have the experienced upport staff. New teachers placed with inexperienced support staff. New teacher will not receive data for IEP meeting from OG teachers until the night before consistently. Asks for help from staff and ideas  you know will help from will be ignored repeatedly until you leave early from physical and mental issues. 

High new staff turnover. New staff receive little support - leave within the school year. OG  teachers will have the experienced support staff. New teachers placed with inexperienced support staff. New teacher will not receive data for IEP meeting from OG teachers until the night before consistently. Asks for help from staff and ideas  you know will help  will be ignored repeatedly until you leave early from physical and mental issues. 

Work and home balance ok not the greatest, Management stuck in their old ways, no encouragement for advancement. Pay not the greatest with todays challages not keeping up with cost of life. I got hurt at work and Im being charged with the bill from hospital because they refuse to pay it.

I served as a lead teacher at the Phillips Academy for a number of years. The program serves public school middle and high school students with disabilities. Students referred to the program experience the most success when they receive high levels of therapeutic support. The work can be challenging, but the staff is committed and the administration very supportive.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Philanthropy manager 3 salaries reported	$27.25 per hour
Custodian 4 salaries reported	$18.25 per hour
Registered nurse 1 salary reported	$39.00 per hour
Assistant coach 8 salaries reported	$4,488 per month
Mathematics teacher 1 salary reported	$75,000 per year

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