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I had the privilege of working the inaugural year and returned for a second year where through tireless effort of a core group of exceptional educators and visionary support of St. Rose site leaders, we pushed our students to 100% proficiency on standardized tests. The campus climate was exceptional and we felt a part of something special.

At the charter level, nepotism ruled the day. Teachers at the flagship school across the valley were paid up to 30k more with similar or less experience. Initiatives were top down mandates and the St. Rose  campus was always being hassled for the ways we implemented the canned, mandated strategies. Our achievements all bit ignored if they were not a direct result of the corporate mandates.

It is an outstanding model. Highly rigorous. High achieving school. If you can bend to the constant forced initiatives and being told exactly how and what to do in every facet of your teaching and with every moment of your day, it is a great place to change lives. If you sought certification to teach and to develop your craft in a manner reflective of you, it is not a best fit. It is an extraordinary environment for new teachers that need a lot of scaffolded support within a proven context to develop classroom confidence and push curriculum.

I would highly recommend the model for any new educator seeking support from exceptional colleagues. The model leaves no room for error. This is an on the bus kind of organization. You do things their way, or you should take the highway. They arent exactly shy about that.

All in all it was a four star experience. It would get five stars if not for constant multicampus meetings with endless condescending presentations from arrogant central leadership.

Working at Pinecrest Horizon has been a positive experience. The administration here is incredibly supportive, always keeping their doors open and ready to assist with any needs. They actively ensure that every staff member has the opportunity to meet their professional goals, providing resources and guidance tailored to individual growth and success.
One of our school's standout features is the strong family involvement and parent support. This collaboration enhances the educational environment and contributes to the success of our programs. Parents are engaged and proactive, participating in school events and cooperating closely with teachers to promote an integrated approach to student development.
Additionally, the grade-level teams at our school are more than just coworkers; they are a strong support network. Teamwork is evident, with staff members always ready to help one another, share resources, and offer moral support. This cooperative spirit significantly enhances the workplace atmosphere and benefits our educational practices.

The students are the best part of the job. Our school is very inclusive and celebrates all types of learners. I could not have asked for a better workplace environment. I get excited to come to work every day. I couldn't recommend Horizon more!

Work started with car loop duty then I begin teaching the fourth graders. Then I would see 3rd graders and 1st graders. Depending on the day, I might see kindergartners or have a planning period. Then, I would see my middle school guitar class and then I would have lunch. After, I would see the middle school choir and the 2nd graders. Then, I went back outside for car loop duty.

They fire a handful of teachers a year, because I guess it's better to staff those spots with subs?  Kids are unruly and admin prefers to blame teachers than students for any problems that come up.  Everything in the school is about pleasing parents.  Actual learning and any concern for students and teachers is secondary.  The middle school is a joke; they get nothing while elementary school gets all the funding/attention.

A typical work day consists of being harassed, miss or uninformed about information at the last minute and then penalized for not being included. Intentional embarrassment  if you aren't apart of the click. I learned that the grass isn't always greener. Management are friends and bullies. The hardest part about the job was showing up everyday dealing with the fakeness. The most enjoyable part was the kids. 

I am a first year employee and I've enjoyed my job tremendously. I enjoy the team I work with and I enjoy the students I work with each day. I work in special education and I get the opportunity to work with a few different grade levels, along with several teachers and I absolutely love it. I feel that there is a lot of support when we need it.

I spent a typical day working with students for most of the day which was great. However, between gossiping coworkers, random adults being in the building, under qualified teachers, poor administration, and demanding parents it was difficult to teach to the best of my ability.

I feel very unsupported as a teacher. Admin rarely answer emails or show up when they say they will. I often don't understand what is expected of me and am scared of repercussions I see others unfairly get. We work more hours and have less support than teachers in the district yet we get paid less. 

I work with a great team of special education teachers. My administrators are very supportive. I enjoy working with the students and the teachers at the school. We all work together and collaborate on lessons.  

The teachers and staff are super supportive and make it a great place to work. The student population is for the most part motivated and parents are involved. Overall it’s a pretty amazing school. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Elementary school teacher 9 salaries reported	$61,000 per year
High school teacher 3 salaries reported	$61,417 per year
Special education teacher 2 salaries reported	$61,750 per year
Mathematics teacher 5 salaries reported	$61,500 per year
Social studies teacher 1 salary reported	$61,500 per year

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