Blue Engine reviews

- Still trying to figure out how to incorporate "big data", causing a lot of data input work for Beta's (Blue Engine Teaching Assistants) and TC's (Team Coordinators) without seeming to create much impact in the classrooms - Not all teams were given strong support in dealing with teacher power imbalances and exploitation of Beta's - Schools will sometimes use Blue Engine's services in lieu of a good Special Education program, putting far too much weight onto brand new educators without specific SpEd training - Goes without saying, but the pay is barely livable in New York City. Have to rely heavily on EBT, live in relatively cheap neighborhoods (Harlem or Washington Heights for most), and be very careful about spending to avoid debt throughout the year (On the positive side, this provided a fun challenge and sense of community throughout the program given everyone's shared circumstances)

God, where to start-- the pay is totally unfeasible. Keep in mind, when your year is up, you've got to find employment. It's impossible to save up money in this position. The company has lost 6 or 7 HQ employees in the last few months, which is an extremely bad sign. The Site Directors have totally wonky priorities and can't decide whether we are supposed to kow tow to the lead teachers at all times or whether we are supposed to "speak our truth." The facilities at the schools are abysmal: lack of supplies, gross bathrooms, unbearable heat four months out of the year. The work load is fairly insane, and there's a total lack of respect from administration and lead teachers alike. What a mistake.