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Communication within the school was a constant challenge. Important information regarding policy changes, staff meetings, and school events was either shared at the last minute or not communicated at all. This lack of effective communication which created an atmosphere of chaos and uncertainty, making it difficult for teachers to plan accordingly. Moreover, the lack of support and guidance from the management was disheartening. Teachers rely on the leadership team for necessary resources, professional development opportunities, and mentorship. Regrettably, these essential components were sorely lacking. The absence of a supportive environment left teachers feeling isolated and unsupported, ultimately impacting their job satisfaction. Resource allocation was another significant concern. Classrooms were consistently overcrowded, and there was an acute shortage of teaching materials and supplies. This compromised the quality of education provided to students and placed an unnecessary burden on teachers, who were expected to deliver engaging lessons without adequate resources.

What is the best part of working at the company?
My experience working as a janitor at Unionville College was not positive. Communication from management was often unclear and inconsistent, which made it difficult to understand expectations and complete tasks efficiently. Training was minimal, and there was limited guidance when issues came up.

There were also occasions where feedback was delivered in a raised or harsh tone, which created a stressful work environment and made it harder to feel supported in the role. I believe the workplace would benefit from more structured training and clearer, more respectful communication between supervisors and staff.

Based on my experience, I would encourage others—especially those new to the workforce—to carefully consider whether this environment is the right fit for them.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Getting screamed at for no reason.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
You will get screamed at everyday until you quit.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Get screamed at all day for little pay.

Interview was conducted by individuals that did not know what they were doing as they seem to not have many experiences in the classroom.  They also claimed I would hear back in two weeks after submitting multiple lesson plans during the interview, and yet never heard back until I called back to check in. The management appeared disorganized and uncommunicative, which left a negative impression. The interactions also felt disingenuous, with some interviewers coming across as insincere and dismissive. There was a noticeable lack of professionalism, with certain staff members exhibiting a condescending attitude toward teachers.
Not to mention, the pay offered was noticeably low considering the range of responsibilities expected, was not comparable to other teaching positions, and it was clear that support was lacking despite requests for it. 

My experience in the marketing role was brief but highlighted some challenges with communication and structure within the department. The marketing team was very small, consisting of myself and one other specialist who was also teaching part-time, so there were periods where I was managing projects independently while still learning the school's processes and marketing approach.

As someone new to both the education sector and Montessori environment, there was a learning curve in understanding the school’s branding, event planning, and internal workflows. Any small errors I had made when first starting the position was not reason enough for me to get let go. They made me go through all these onboarding items only to be let go weeks later.

There is a lot of unprofessionalism from the management. The staff is not trained properly and lack of guidance make it really hard to adjust to the expectations. Management who decides on the contracts has no interaction with the teachers. Staff is so unsupported that it makes the workplace a very lonely experience.  
The teachers are either have been working for the school for the past +15 years or change every few months to a year.

They always say TAs have a high chance of being hired for a teaching position, and that is the biggest misleading part of the job. No TA was hired in the 1 year I was there unless you have really good personally connections. A lot of favouritism as well. So be careful of your back. They pretty much want TAs to do all the dirty work and the pay was bad. NO BENEFITS at all. Laid off during first COVID with no empathy.  

People who work in your classroom are great, however, management is unprofessional. No job security and upper management don't seem to care about responding to emails at a reasonable time. I would stay away from this company, as they can take your job away last minute without 2 weeks notification. 

My experience at the school has been a fun and positive one but also busy. But its like any other place when it comes to stressors.  I've been fortunate.  I've been linked to a great team who works really well in tandem and we all have each other's backs. There is always laughter with a friendly atmosphere.  Its been a good fit and Im hppy I get to be a part of the UC community. 

Terrible workplace. Toxic environment, there is lack of management and direction.  Nothing good to say except I'm glad I don't work there anymore.
Your efforts go unnoticed, and even if you work hard, they hardly increase your pay.

Communicate with  students the most enjoyable  part of my job. Management team does amazing job .
The teacher and our colleagues are amazing and dedicated  .We also have fun during the school time like Fun fair ,celebrating new year and so on

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Teaching assistant 1 salary reported	$19.00 per hour
Teacher 4 salaries reported	$63,750 per year
Dance instructor 2 salaries reported	$19.00 per hour
Custodian 2 salaries reported	$21.50 per hour
Coach 2 salaries reported	$19.00 per hour

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