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    2.7
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    41%
    Approve of CEO
    Jonathan K. Hage
    160 Ratings
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    • "Ridiculous requirements; long hours; have to dress a certain way even though the salary offered is lower than almost all public schools" (in 18 reviews)

    • "Very low pay as opposed to public school jobs" (in 13 reviews)

    More Pros and Cons

    1. "Highly supportive to employees"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Bradenton, FL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Charter Schools USA full-time

      Pros

      The company is focused on highest student achievement and provides schools and employees with everything they need to do a great job. So many resources available.

      Cons

      Could use more supports with HR and employee wellness issues

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the great job supporting employees!

    2. "Very Unorganized Company"

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      Former Employee - Registrar in Cary, NC
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Charter Schools USA full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      very relaxed /no standards, fast paced environment

      Cons

      Low salaries, poor communication, unorganized, high turnover, no advancement opportunities, over worked

      Advice to Management

      Focus on building up your current schools before opening new ones.

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    3. "Depends on the school"

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      Current Employee - Tutor in Poinciana, FL

      I have been working at Charter Schools USA part-time

      Pros

      Great personal experience with children, being able to grow within the company.

      Cons

      Depends on the school you can grow or stay without any opportunities.

    4. "Great Schools!"

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      Current Employee - Substitute Teacher in Jacksonville, FL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at Charter Schools USA part-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Friendly staff, people who really care.

      Cons

      Noisy (think walls). Better construction needed.

      Advice to Management

      N/A

    5. "Substitute Teaching"

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      Current Employee - Substitute Teacher in Plantation, FL
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at Charter Schools USA part-time for more than 2 years

      Pros

      moderately okay pay, experience teaching in a classroom setting

      Cons

      not called in to work often enough

    6. Helpful (1)

      "Steer Clear"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Fort Lauderdale, FL
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Charter Schools USA full-time for more than 6 years

      Pros

      -Got to meet some cool people. -Was a teacher in one of their schools for 4 years, then took a job at the Support Center aka the Ivory Tower

      Cons

      -Company has been under a "reorganization" for the past year, a circus might be a better term for it. -Shady goings on with the CEO and his wife -Work/life balance at the Support Center and in school is atrocious. I witnessed a lot of mental breakdowns

    7. "DO NOT COMPLETE AN APPLICATION TO WORK HERE!"

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        Current Employee - Nobody in Fort Lauderdale, FL
        Doesn't Recommend
        Negative Outlook
        Disapproves of CEO

        I have been working at Charter Schools USA full-time for more than 6 years

        Pros

        You meet some really good, genuine people.

        Cons

        Everything else! Upper management, the stress that comes along with the job, the backstabbers at corporate! The moral SUCKS!

        Advice to Management

        I won't waste my breath because if you have an opinion it lands you nowhere but in the unemployment line.

      • "Worst salary and benefits of any school organization I've seen."

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        Former Employee - Teacher in Miami, FL
        Doesn't Recommend
        Negative Outlook
        No opinion of CEO

        I worked at Charter Schools USA full-time for more than 2 years

        Pros

        Community atmosphere. Excellent principals

        Cons

        Poor salary, terrible benefits, very long hours, some evenings required.

        Advice to Management

        This company is astonishingly greedy and selfish. I was horrified to find out how CS USA used it's own contracting company to build school buildings and then inflate the value of properties for its leases! Public money is blatantly being put into the pockets of shareholders and contracting investors. Meanwhile, teachers are living near poverty, with no retirement compensation, maternity benefits, or decent healthcare....

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      • "Tests and unpaid hours abound!"

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        Former Employee - Teacher in Jacksonville, FL
        Doesn't Recommend
        Neutral Outlook
        No opinion of CEO

        I worked at Charter Schools USA full-time for more than a year

        Pros

        Decent pay, current technology, nice coworkers

        Cons

        Many, many extra hours required, students have no consequences

        Advice to Management

        Listen to teachers, less testing

      • "Work here at your own risk"

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        Former Employee - Teacher in Miami, FL
        Doesn't Recommend
        No opinion of CEO

        I worked at Charter Schools USA full-time for more than 4 years

        Pros

        I met great friends here. My administration was supportive. I earned a lot of praise from admin on my job and how my students were doing. It is a great stepping stone if you want to start your teacher career.

        Cons

        The company does not match salary with district pay. Teachers/staff are being misled to thinking they can get a piece of the pie that is the MDCPS teacher salary raise. However, the company makes employees sign a letter stating they are not part of the district and are their "own" district. It is a private company, so expect them to do whatever they want. You are not allowed to opt on Teacher Planning Days. Teacher Planning...

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