Pros: kids were great, most co-workers were great, site is attractive
Cons: bad management, lack of supplies-even cleaning supplies, low wages, insuffient prep time, lots of nonsense "for show" paperwork that does not focus on teaching
I quickly learned that most of the staff was unhappy, underpaid, overworked. All I took away from this job was the satisfaction of working with the kids, friendships I made with their parents. BH, unfortunately, doesn't even look good on your resume, and BH will NOT give you a written reference letter when you leave. Management is atrocious and the
– more... training is useless.
There is a clear developmental difference between 2 1/2 year olds and 4 1/2 to 5 year olds -- BH puts them in the same room as a cost saving measure, and you must tailor your lessons across those varied ages. BH needs to hire adequate staff, and stop playing ratio games.
Unless you are desperate for a job, don't work at BH; you'll regret it sooner than later. – less
Blalalalala – April 25, 2013
In my opinion...based on my experience here. The centers are awful. I too enjoyed the children, but the daily stress and chaos was way over the top. If you choose to work here, you will give up your personal life. Admin. will jerk you around and then let you go if you use your voice. The dishonesty goes way up the ladder. HR is useless. Many of the children have undiagnosed issues. The center offers no support for these children. Overall the kids were great! The rest is a waste. No programs are being facilitated...due to the lack of staff and time constraints. This center is about money!!!