Black Mountain Academy Employee Reviews

In my 3+ years at BMA, the supportive culture has been second to none. Leadership and coworkers always have your back. Beyond the strong community and personal growth, the work is deeply rewarding—seeing our students graduate and successfully transition to their next steps is invaluabl

Very supportive and kind place to work. When the days are hard, I know I have immediate support from our team. The impact we make in students and families lives is incredibly rewarding, even when there are tough days.

One of the best parts of my job is working alongside dedicated coworkers who are committed to supporting our students every day.

I feel supported and valued by the leaders and my co-workers. I am satisfied with the volume and variety of work that I get to do in my role. I highly recommend Black Mountain Academy as a place to work.

Although the work can sometimes be challenging with our student population, it is incredibly rewarding to see the progress they make. One of the most enjoyable aspects is the teamwork which is a core part of our culture, and there is always support available when we need it.

Mostly, it's how consistently they support their team, as well as the compassion they all bring to our work.

Responsive, present, supportive and when I need to give feedback to the leadership team, I feel heard and respected.

Continued effort to improving our systems to best support our students and staff

Collaborative. Very supportive. Have integrity.

They are personable, open to feedback, and willing to engage in thoughtful conversations.

The PTO time that is allotted.

My salary provides living wages for me and my family. The benefits including 401K matching, health insurance, and employee assistance program make it feel like I am taken care of.

The 401K plan benefits package

I appreciate my salary and benefits package.

I have a competitive salary and have been able to earn raises.

How well we work together and consistently communicate effectively.

Thoughtful, professional, and humble enough to look for how they can grow and how we can improve our school and program to better serve students and families.

We are world class in what we do.

A full group of caring and hardworking staff

Collaborative, cohesive, supportive, fun to work with.

The most positive thing about our culture has to be the communication from our directors down to our academic and residential teams, the support we receive from them, and the compassion shown to our students.

Caring, kind people, invested in making a difference in our student's and family's lives as well as making a positive impact in our local community. We have an amazing team!

Collaborative and caring environment of dedicated professional teachers.

A commitment to giving good care to our clients, and supporting each other.

The work can be stressful, but the people are caring and supportive.

Thoughtful and direct approach to the interview. I appreciated knowing the part of the job that would be rewarding and the parts of the job that would be hard right from the start.

The people interviewing me were pleasant and conveyed their care for the clients.

I met the entire Leadership team.

It is easy and they are through with what to expect from the job

Response from Black Mountain Academy

Glad to hear your perspective on our interview process and that we were thorough in our efforts to prepare you for job expectations.

Overall good with some areas to improve

Response from Black Mountain Academy

Thank you for sharing that the interview process is good overall. We regularly look for ways to improve how we schedule and engage in interviews so this feedback is helpful.

The friendships I have built with my coworkers and the fulfilling work I get to do day in and day out.

I like our team and I really enjoy seeing our students growth. I also really enjoy supporting our students parents. It brings a smile to my face very time students go on cool educational trips, accomplish something big, and go out on an adventure.

Making a difference in a dynamic educational setting.

I like working with the students and with my coworkers.

Meaningful interactions with clients and coworkers.