School District of Philadelphia Reviews
Updated Mar 5, 2021
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William R. Hite Jr
164 Ratings
Pros
"Working as a teacher in Philadelphia is a fulfilling job, with great benefits" (in 22 reviews)
"fairly good benefits stable employment" (in 18 reviews)
Cons
"Most principals are struggling without true guidance and take their stress on staff" (in 18 reviews)
"No support, no care for teachers" (in 11 reviews)
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- Current Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Off weekends Good pay Flexible Receive a lot of paid days
Cons
U may end up working with lazy ppl
- Current Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
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diversity in students, teachers, and staff make for a well-rounded experience
Cons
lack of supplies. inability to keep pace with the suburbs
- Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
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The teacher's salary with the district is very good.
Cons
Not enough computer technicians in district
Continue reading - Former Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Health care benefits with low cast
Cons
Low hourly rate for this job
- Current Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
This is a rewarding and meaningful place to work. The diverse backgrounds of students, families, and colleagues provide a variety of perspectives. You will never be bored.
Cons
This is an under-funded school district. If you don't bring internal motivation, you will become frustrated and demoralized by all of the challenges.
- Current Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
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Students are amazing, as are most of your coworkers.
Cons
Expect to work 60+ hr weeks and feel stressed out most of the time.
- Current Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
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The students, I love them all.
Cons
everything else. so disorganized and terrible communication
Continue reading - Current Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
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Good experience and different opportunities
Cons
Poor management and poor organization
- Current Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
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Diversity in experience, diversity in stakeholder engagement, Public salaries, small office groups you work with regularly. Internal training opportunity.
Cons
Nepotism. Limited opportunity to move up.
- Former Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
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Days off is great choice
Cons
Low pay is always a problem
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