Toxic Work Environment that Preys on New/Uncertified/Young Teachers - Middle School Teacher Achievement First Employee Review

- long hours - additional duties for teachers (lunch/recess, arrival/dismissal, hallway duties and "posts," etc.) - no substitute teachers, teachers provide coverage - lack of professionalism from admin and coworkers - unqualified admin and staff (uncertified, out-of-field teachers with unrelated degrees; very young admin with little qualifications or experience outside of AF) - toxic work environment (cliquey administration and staff; gossip-driven culture) - micromanaged and nitpicked teachers about school systems (no teacher autonomy; must conform to AF style of teaching) - little to no support for student behavior (teachers often blamed for poor classroom management despite classes having 30-36 students with solo teachers) - non-transparent and misleading hiring practices (as well as pay) - non-transparent and misleading family and staff communication - no ESL services provided; no certified ESL teachers on staff - highly illegal and non-compliant special education practices - Network (district) more focused on expanding the charter network rather than improving current school conditions