Purposeful and dedicated staff - Education NYJTL Employee Review

This position has been a cornerstone of my professional development. I've gained practical, hands-on experience in curriculum development, classroom management, and staff training. The mandatory professional development is high-quality and relevant. This experience has solidified my career path and given me confidence as an educator.

It takes some adjustment at first, schedules can vary by site.

I genuinely enjoyed working with the children. Supporting them and being part of their growth was the only meaningful and rewarding part of the experience, and I was grateful for that opportunity.

• People in positions of power consistently misused authority, keeping pay unreasonably low while prioritizing their on benefit over staff welfare • Employee effort and talent were treated as if they had little to no value, despite the demands of the role • Compensation was extremely low and felt completely disconnected from the heavy workload, stress, and exhaustion required daily • The structure felt inherently unfair, with lower positions automatically treated as less deserving regardless of skill or contribution • Many staff were overworked and under constant pressure without meaningful recognition or support • The environment was draining due to repeated experiences of rude and dismissive behavior from others • Basic communication with colleagues became difficult and stressful, making normal interaction fell like a burden • Over time, the atmosphere became so uncomfortable that withdrawal felt like the only way to cope and protect mental energy