School Professionals Employee Reviews

I enjoyed working here as a substitute I received many consistent positions. However as time went by the agency had only a few positions available and the work became unreliable.

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Great schools and kind office workers terrible upper management

Substitute Teacher (Former Employee) - NYC - June 6, 2023

I’ve worked with them for about a year. They’re a very strict company which is understandable but prepare to feel like a work robot. They call you multiple times a day for assignments even if you’ve denied them. They call you during assignments… when don’t they have your schedule??I’ve gotten chastised for not answering and chastised for answering during an assignment. (Sometimes they call you with urgent info) They can call and text and email you as they please. But they only accept communication via phone calls. Sometime schools will cancel assignments last minute (not school professionals fault,) but if god forbid you get sick or have an emergency. They’re condemning and condescending and will cut off your access to assignments which helps no one… not you… not the schools…. Not them? It’s silly. 0 sympathy as to why you maybe been late or absent And if you call them to let them know you’re running late… you’re chastised. No one wants to be late. No one wants to miss a check. They treat you like a teenager who’s just worked their first job. I had a family emergency and didn’t have access to my phone. Their response?Call your employer in the event of an emergency. Umm… how? No questions no sympathy. They don’t care about their subs at all, just about how we can serve them.

Pros

a good job for entry level, free lunch at certain schools, flexibility

Cons

No one goes over your benefits, Condescending management, impersonal, they call/email/text too much, you can only call them

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Ability to learn new things
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Time and location flexibility

Substituting for School Professionals is a good opportunity to gain valuable experience teaching multiple subjects to different age groups

Substitute Teacher (Current Employee) - Broward County, FL - May 5, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Great schools, Responsive staff and flexible scheduleWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?Assignments more than 1h drive awayWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?I enjoyed the ability to teach different subjects and grade levels in multiple schools. It's great to fine tune one's teaching skills.What is a typical day like for you at the company?A regular 7:30 - 3PM day teaching in elementary and high school

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Great recruiter/glowing resource for new teachers

Substitute Teacher K-12 (Current Employee) - Miami-Dade County, FL - April 20, 2023

Great place to work with awesome recruiters only need to work two days per month to stay active but there is work every day if you want it. Super flexible and there bonuses if you work every day. Two downsides one is the app sometimes is fussy but calling or texting your recruiter will always get you placed.Other down side is on the school side not the recruiting side. You never know what school admin. are trying to get away with, sometimes they will send you home and not tell you why, if sent home reimbursement does happen on some level just make sure any tattoos are covered some schools are strict about that, most are not. Just a suggestion but some companies are now paying by degree, as in 137 for associates 150 with bachelors 175 with masters and 200 with a teaching cert tract. Look out for those providers they are out there.I loved working there because it have me access to different types if teaching environments u til i found my ideal school. You are given a great opportunity to introduce yourself to both the student body and admin, and if its a good fit then go for it. Its a great temp to perm organization.

Pros

Sometimes free lunches

Cons

Long travel distances pay should be tiered by degree and cert

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good

Teacher Assistant (Former Employee) - Coral Springs, FL - March 7, 2023

great place to work, i really enjoyed my work here. i had so much good expreince working with the kids. it really changed my persecption of thing and work enviroment

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great opportunity to build relationships

Substitute Teacher (Current Employee) - New York, NY - January 23, 2023

Amazing place to work if you are trying to build relationships and plan on teaching full time. The pay is ok, but need to pick assignments wisely. Long term assignments aren't common but very rewarding when they do arise.

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Productive and great experience

Teacher (Former Employee) - New York, NY - December 17, 2022

I loved working with the company. Everyone is very welcoming, straightforward, and compassionate. They are very flexible and willing to work with you when applicable. I would definitely recommend.

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Depends on if you're ok with traveling

Teacher Assistant (Former Employee) - Brooklyn, NY - September 15, 2022

It worked for me until the pandemic, but I plan on returning. It's really dependent on your schedule. If you pick up an assignment you need to cancel by 5am that was my only con with me having a child

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4 stars

Teaching Assistant (Former Employee) - 50 Avenue P - July 5, 2022

What is the best part of working at the company?The company is a third party that helps connect you to a DOE school. It is a good place to get your "foot in the door" so to speak, if you want to get into teaching or a related fieldWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?The specific school I worked at was a NEST school. There is no training on how to handle certain situations. You go in blind and learn on the job.What is the work environment and culture like at the company?The school that I worked at was a nice school, with friendly staff. What is a typical day like for you at the company?Morning arrival duties/ Late Arrival, floating through different classes helping the teachers, lunch duties, break, helping the teachers until dismissal and then busing duties

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Interesting assignments

Teacher (Current Employee) - Broward County, FL - May 15, 2022

It has been a pleasure working with School Professional. They always provided me with quality assignments. I have learned a lot in the process and am grateful for the opportunity to teach and make a difference in my community.

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Substitute Teacher (Former Employee) - Miami, FL - January 21, 2022

The nob had numerous opportunities for part time or full time. The daily pay rate was a good and bad thing. Some of the work seemed to deserve more pay while others assignments felt over paid.

Pros

All of the schools were very kind

Cons

Last minute calls to work

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Dont reccomend

Subtitute Teacher (Current Employee) - New York, NY - November 17, 2021

Every advertisement I have seen about School Professionals says you get competitive pay and paid holidays. I am here to tell you this is false not once have I been paid for a holiday or had competitive pay unless you have a bachelors degree and even so you are only working for $10-15 dollars more a day only doing more work.

Pros

Free lunch depending on the site

Cons

Little pay, no paid holidays, no room for growth.

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The was very flexible and Understanding whit your hours theyPaís you exactos What you supoused to had

Teacher (Former Employee) - New York, NY - July 29, 2021

I meet many cooworkers and coordinators and I vive Thanks to all of them to open the doors of your commpaby and give me opportunity to achiave my Knowledge I am very Gladis that I work whit you all I was 2 years whit you and was a great Experience working whit you I work for many schools learn things that I never know before and I really apreciate that.

Pros

Free Lunch, Good envieronment

Cons

Short breaks, and Not Transportation

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Great Company for Aspiring Educators

Substitute Teacher (Current Employee) - New York, NY - March 7, 2021

If you are an aspiring educator looking for experience, or if you are looking for a flexible side gig, I would recommend School Professionals without hesitation. Employees have FULL control of their schedule as long as they accept two assignments a month, and both short term and long term assignments are offered. A benefits program is offered to employees who work a certain amount of days. Pay is a little low for uncertified teachers, and you may have to travel a good amount for some assignments. But if you manage your expectations, your experience at SP will be entirely positive!

Pros

Pick the days you work, supportive management

Cons

Low Pay for Uncertified Teachers

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Lack of diversity from location to location

Classroom Consultant (Current Employee) - New York, NY - December 11, 2020

The most difficult issue; being micro-managed by poorly trained and inexperienced individuals in positions of authority/power. Children and youth fun

Pros

pay scale

Cons

degree of travel required with no stipend for distance

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Flexible

Assistant Teacher (Former Employee) - New York, NY - October 23, 2020

Its very flexible you work when you want and if you want. You only have to work two times a month to stay on with them. But right now they don't have that many cases

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Flexibility

Paraprofessional (Former Employee) - New York, NY - April 26, 2020

School Professionals offer time and work flexibility. I was able to work full time or part time. Weekly work or daily. I could pick my own schedule, and work in the five boroughs.

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Flexible substitute teaching work in various locations

Substitute Teacher (Current Employee) - New York, NY - April 15, 2020

Depending on background and skills ability you can be placed in various substitute positions from grades pre-K-12th. This job has given me the opportunity to work with various students in charter schools and private schools and become familiar with the students in the community and the learning approach at the schools. I am also able to interact with educators in the field. I love the flexibility of the job. The pay is not great.

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Temporary

Teacher's Aide (Current Employee) - New York, NY - March 4, 2020

It’s a temporary job. It’s very flexible for people l in school or for those who have lots of responsibilities. You don’t have to work everyday if you don’t want to, mostly every day they have jobs available, you also work in all 5 boroughs.

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Ambiente molto favorevole

Italian Instructor (Former Employee) - New York, NY - February 22, 2020

E un ambiante molto amichevole e socievole per ogni eta che cerca lavoro.

Pros

Pausa pranzo

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This company is great if you are in transition in careers or looking for temporary work

Co-teacher, Lead teacher (Current Employee) - New York, NY - February 3, 2020

This company is great if you are in transition in careers or looking for temporary work. I love the fact that I can choose where and when I work. For the most part, all of the companies I have worked for wanted to keep me permanently.

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