youth counselor

high school teacher

instructor

bus driver

mental health technician

SailFuture

SailFuture is doing some pretty incredible work. In their residential group homes they are leading the way in helping bring change to a broken system. Far beyond just giving these kids a safe place to live, the organization from the top down loves these kids like family. I've witnessed that firsthand. I've never worked for leadership that works as hard, and cares as deeply, as the leadership at SailFuture. 

The school was born out of a desire to make sure that kids in care, and from struggling families in the community, could receive an education that was tailored to their specific needs. The curriculum and educational model is unique, and there's some pretty incredible people involved in the project. 

SailFuture offers a great opportunity to engage in work that is directly impacting the livelihood of kids in foster care and from struggling communities. If you're looking for a standard 9-5 corporate job, SailFuture probably isn't the right place. If you are motivated to take ownership of your work and are passionate to make a difference in the lives of others, it definitely is. 

Working for SailFuture will transform your outlook on the world.  At the very least it will open your eyes to how our communities need to be doing more for our youth.  SailFuture allows you to engage and experience young people as they work to transform their lives for the better.  Sometimes those experiences are stressful, sometimes messy, sometimes full of laughter and tears of joy.  The true heart of the SailFuture experience is its ability to invite quality people into an immersive work environment where you will be growing and learning just as much as the youth you serve.   It's an ideal job for someone who is looking to break the 9-5 mold of what an office job requires, and venture out of your comfort zone.   You will serve and work under truly visionary leaders, which can be demanding and overwhelming at times.  But the reward from the work is worth the time and energy put into it.  

Was excited to work here but that soon faded after starting. There was little priority about training for the duties of the job description. Administration has almost no time for this and it affects timelines of deadlines on projects. Often treated as a child instead of valuable employee with the experience. They are involved in too many other ventures other than the school and the school is lacking, due to this. The kids notice and regularly comment on disorganization coming from administration due to controlling and writing all lesson plans and barely having them to the teachers in time for the lessons. Most employees are spread thin and it shows. Controlling and big ego personalities affects growth for the school and staff. 

I have been a part of the SailFuture family for 3 years now. I have been able to serve in multiple positions that have continued to allow me to make progress in my career goals. Working here has been the hardest thing I have ever done, not because of the workload, time, commitment or sacrifices I chose to make but because it is real. I get the chance to work with some children who are facing some of the hardest life struggles I have heard of  and they are still working towards creating a better life outcome for themselves. 

The administration at this school is comprised of a trio of controlling, highly manipulative business people who are not at all concerned with the youth. Students are given a curriculum that is free to all people and offered at most public schools for students who are not excelling.  Staff are undervalued, unappreciated, disrespected and overworkered. Students are aware of the constant staff turnover, lack of consistency, and complete disregard for their education. Steer clear of this place if you value yourself as an educator, a person, a parent. 

This is the place to be if you are not interested in traditional working conditions. That being said, you must be prepared to give your all and work harder than you ever have before. The owners and operators are some of the best people you will ever encounter. Working here was one of the greatest experiences of my life. Given different circumstances, I would still be with them. I wish this company the best and I love watching them continue to grow.

I feel like I'm really able to help make a change in a system that has not been working for at-risk youth in our community. It is a difficult battle to fight, and some days are more rewarding than others, but I work with a team with the same mission at heart. 

The administration does not allow you to plan your lessons.  They insist on doing it.  It is clear they have no educational background.  Lessons are most often given to you the day they are to be taught.  
They tend to bully the at risk students they claim to serve.  
You are expected to stay until 5 everyday when school ends at 2.  
If you are a professional teacher you do not want to work here.  

It's hard working with tough teenagers that self sabotage and lash out at everyone around them. I always felt supported by my colleagues and supervisors and like we were all in it together. They really care about kids and I am grateful for my experience there.

I worked at the Life Skills Center and loved SailFuture's philosophy and mission. The teens that we served there were very high-risk and the behaviors were difficult, but I felt like my supervisor provided support and it was clear everyone there really cared about the kids. Tough work, but meaningful.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Youth counselor 1 salary reported	$60,100 per year
High school teacher 2 salaries reported	$62,250 per year
Instructor 1 salary reported	$24.35 per hour
Bus driver 2 salaries reported	$22.00 per hour
Mental health technician 3 salaries reported	$49,500 per year

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