Q: What are the top reviewed jobs at Achievement First?

Teacher (267) , Lead Teacher (34) , Academic Dean (20) , Teacher In Residence (20) , English Teacher (18) , Student Services Manager (17) , Math Teacher (14) , Dean (13) , Dean of Students (13) , Middle School Math Teacher (12) , Special Education Teacher (12) , Middle School Teacher (9) , Director (8) , Office Coordinator (8) , Associate Director (6)

Question 1

Does Achievement First pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Achievement First employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Achievement First. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Achievement First?

Accepted Answer

35% of Achievement First employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Achievement First 2.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Achievement First?

Accepted Answer

Teacher (267), Lead Teacher (34), Academic Dean (20), Teacher In Residence (20), English Teacher (18), Student Services Manager (17), Math Teacher (14), Dean (13), Dean of Students (13), Middle School Math Teacher (12), Special Education Teacher (12), Middle School Teacher (9), Director (8), Office Coordinator (8), Associate Director (6)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at Achievement First according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Pay is good and beneficial" ((in 74 reviews)); "You meet some really great people at this organization and form relationships for the rest of your life." ((in 50 reviews)); "Competitive salary depending on number of years and education Day to day truly depends on the specific school" ((in 40 reviews)); "Good Professional Development" ((in 36 reviews)); "Great coaching during live teaching and documented summary provided." ((in 25 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at Achievement First according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"No work life balance and a high" ((in 106 reviews)); "Long hours and overly tolerant of negative student behaviors." ((in 76 reviews)); "Poor leadership, and low staff retention" ((in 34 reviews)); "Long hours (9 hours a day required for teachers)" ((in 22 reviews)); "Poor management." ((in 13 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Achievement First redundancies in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Achievement First redundancy and their outlook for job security at Achievement First in 2026.

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