Working at The Independent School: 7 Reviews

What is the best part of working at the company?The kids and families center is very clean What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Change of management many timesMiscommunication What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Fun place to work families and kids are amazing however , some of the staff is super toxic bullying and talking down on other teachers judging each other some of the staff there did questionable things but all in all it was a good place to work , hopefully some of the ladies there grow up and don't chase off the good onesWhat is a typical day like for you at the company?Was like a second home the children were like my own and the families were so appreciative

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Admin Clerk (Current Employee) - Wichita, KS - June 27, 2023

The Independent School would be a better place to work if the management and upper management believed in their workers. The team work is not there in the admin office

Pros

Free lunches, students and parents, work/life balance

Cons

Upper management does not work well with others

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The Independent School insights

Based on 7 survey responses

What people like

Ability to meet personal goals
Clear sense of purpose
Ability to learn new things

Areas for improvement

Support from manager
Time and location flexibility
General feeling of work happiness

Fun workplace

Toddler Teacher (Current Employee) - Wichita, KS - October 1, 2021

I have worked at the ELC for a little a year now. I truly love working at the ELC! Most teachers are hired in as rover so they get to know a few different classrooms to see what age groups they like best. Easy place for advancement, one of the highest paying learning centers in Wichita.

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Current leadership is poor at best

Teacher (Former Employee) - Wichita, KS - December 13, 2020

Once a great place to work, now on a downward spiral due to the new top leadership, who are woefully inadequate at running a college preparatory school. They have let go of all the top teachers and kept younger (cheaper to pay) employees or ones that don't question the status quo. Students and most of the staff are good and dedicated employees, though this is not valued by current head of school. If you are looking for an independent school that values educators, this is not the place to work. If you are satisfied making a lower end teachers salary, with very small pay increases year after year, but would enjoy working with great students, (and smaller than public school class sizes), you will do okay.

Pros

Great students; ability to do what's best for your classes (academically)

Cons

Low pay, little chance for advancement, no retirement benefits

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It is actually fun and productive and there IS a ping pong table!

Middle School Physical Ed (Current Employee) - Wichita, KS - July 8, 2019

You have to stick it out for a while as a student or teacher to find out that you really appreciate being here. It's not public school, or religious based and its thankfully NOT Collegiate... it's unique and kids are more prepared than they thought once they get to college!

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Middle School Teacher (Former Employee) - Wichita, KS - January 23, 2018

Great teaching environment and wonderful supportive families! Learned the value of collaborative teaching and work place culture. The most enjoyable part was teaching the students. Great environment to teach and grow!

Pros

Great school!

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Great learning and fun atmosphere

Volunteer School Nurse (Former Employee) - Wichita, KS - July 9, 2015

The Independent School allows each student to experience every aspect of education that want. They can compete in any and all sports that interest them as well as a number of Fine Art offerings.