review - Recensione dipendente - Teacher presso Tessellations

This is an organization driven by meaning and mission. It is a dynamic place to work. There are lots of talented staff, wonderful students, and thoughtful educators committed to building a progressive and innovative education. The students and the student experience are amazing, as are the variety of programs and learning opportunities. Much of the staff works in teams to create and enhance curriculum and student experiences - so if you jive with your team, it's awesome. It's a really cool opportunity to participate in the conversation about what education needs to become for the future students will inherit.

It's a passionate place full of passionate people. It's a big staff with lots of people, ideas, programs, and needs in the mix - being flexible, collaborative, and communicative are essential. This is not the place to go if you prefer to teach solo or believe there is one right way to do things. If you are adept at perspective taking and like being a part of a team, you will enjoy working here.

Incredible teachers, many are world class! The students are academically gifted. Cupertino is a cool place to work and the teacher lounge may be one of the best I've ever seen. You'll see staff often working outside because the campus is well maintained and the Northern California weather is really great! Colleagues are wonderful and get along well with each other. Some really good people work here. Teachers don't leave jobs--they flee due to poor administration..... The grass can be greener elsewhere. Kids are kids.

Leadership at the top is scattered. Lots of ideas and talk, but not much in the way of follow-through. Big ideas without the plans/drive to actually make them happen (like the high school plan that didn't come to fruition). The pay is decent, but definitely not the best in the area at comparable schools. If you LOVE meetings, duty, and no substitute teachers, you'll love working here.