Catalyst Kids Reviews

Too many to count. Micromanaged to the point of not being able to be creative. Stressed always. Always short staffed. Management doesn't like to step into classrooms even if classroom is out of ratio (that's their job)Oh and Forget about making your own decisions. Forget about going to your break on time....that will only happen when the school has enough staff. Management has to approve all of your decisions. Management needs to be trained on how to be effective leaders and let Teachers make decisions. Management thinks they're better smarter and above you when they clearly NOT. They'll embarrass you at the drop of a hat and expect you to put up with it. They don't take any responsibility for their mistakes. Teachers are blamed for everything that goes wrong! Working off of the clock is expected. Toxic work environment. Run for the Hills!!!!!!!

There is little support for staff and center managers from corporate, and I'm not referring to compensation or staffing support. Rarely does Catalyst Family invest its resources in programs and systems to support center staff. Upper management is overall ineffective, aside from focusing on minor details that do not serve the mission of the organization. Instead of appreciating, supporting and authentically connecting with staff members, leaders often use and abuse those who do the most work. No one ever speaks up because of the unspoken fear of the wrath and retaliation from the executive leaders of the organization. When bringing things to HR and the employee relations team, they spend the time listening but no positive actions result. More often than not, speaking up leads to being watched. The weight of crotchety privilege burdens this organization, its employees and the families they serve.