Does FirstLine Schools pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, FirstLine Schools employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at FirstLine Schools. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at FirstLine Schools?

38% of FirstLine Schools employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated FirstLine Schools 2.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.6 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at FirstLine Schools?

Teacher (37) , Special Education Teacher (7) , Lead Teacher (5) , English Teacher (4) , Front Office Administrator (3) , Principal (3) , Anonymous (2) , Director (2) , Educator (2) , Math Teacher (2) , SPED Teacher (2) , Special Education Teacher, Elementary School (2) , Teaching Assistant (2)

What are the pros of working at FirstLine Schools according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits" ((in 7 reviews)); "great coworkers; rewarding job working with kids" ((in 4 reviews)); "Pay is market rate." ((in 4 reviews)); "No micro managing , very loving and helpful staff" ((in 4 reviews)); "They also emphasize culture and better understanding the community we work with because a lot of the students are AA." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at FirstLine Schools according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and some micromanaging." ((in 7 reviews)); "based leadership typically has little to no relevant classroom experience." ((in 5 reviews)); "Bad pay and management is a no go room to climb is very low" ((in 4 reviews)); "Work life balance is always hard" ((in 4 reviews))

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3.0

38% would recommend to a friend

(116 total reviews)

Jay Altman

32% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.0

Career opportunities

2.9

Diversity and inclusion

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.6

Culture and values

2.4

Senior management

2.0

Work/Life balance

FirstLine Schools has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 116 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The FirstLine Schools employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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116 reviews

5.0

Jun 11, 2026

Great team and culture, but expect long hours

Principal

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great team and great culture

Cons

Hours are long, demands high

5.0

Aug 18, 2025

Opportunities to Grow and Develop

Chief people officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

I am going into my sixth year at FirstLine Schools and the one thing I can tell you is that FirstLine is committed to growing people and getting better! I have seen paras, teachers, and leaders grow in their careers and take on new positions. From support with becoming certified to mentor teacher opportunities, to leader fellowship programs, there is something at every level!

Cons

With so much accountablity for New Orleans Charter, the work is demanding. However, we know that is what it takes to produce quality schools for our students.

5.0

Mar 16, 2025

Great to work for

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Supportive staff and leadership, strong focus on student success.

Cons

Early start time for some schools. Early return from summer vacation.

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Jobs at FirstLine Schools

K-8 Teacher | 2026-27 School Year

New Orleans, LA

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Special Education Paraprofessional | 2026-27 School Year

K-8 Teaching Assistant | 2026 - 27 School Year

New Orleans, LA

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MS Full Time Substitute | 2025-26 School Year

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