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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
18
TOTAL
RATINGS
269

Brightside Academy Company Culture

Brightside Academy Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.4/5
Brightside Academy's Overall Culture is rated D-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Brightside Academy CEO

Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
 Brightside Academy's CEO
41 /100

Diversity at Brightside Academy

Women at Brightside Academy

Brightside Academy eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-76

Brightside Academy employees are -76% more likely to recommend Brightside Academy as a great place to work

0%Promoters
24%Passives
76%Detractors

Working at Brightside Academy

Working at Brightside Academy is rated below average by 18 employees, across various culture dimensions. Brightside Academy employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Brightside Academy’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in Pittsburgh, PA. See below in detail how working at Brightside Academy was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Brightside Academy

D-

Overall Company Culture at Brightside Academy is rated D-

Last updated a month ago

Bottom
10%

Brightside Academy ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Brightside Academy Employee Reviews

Out of 12 Brightside Academy employee reviews, 46% were positive. The remaining 54% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Brightside Academy improve their work culture.

46%
54%
Positive Reviews46%
Constructive Feedback54%

Positive Reviews From Brightside Academy Employees

  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    It was easy and they seemed like they had everything put together
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Our Assistant Director trys her best. Our team is not realiable at all
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    The children make the day enjoyable.

Constructive Feedback From Brightside Academy Employees

  • What needs to change to make the company culture better?
    Better staff and more structure within our building
  • What needs to change to make the company culture better?
    Accepting people that do not speak Spanish and not making them feel like they don't belong because they don't speak that language. Making everyone feel accepted no matter what language they speak soon f they only speak English and not Spanish
  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Supporting staff in order to inprove center moral. It is hard to get supplies and prep times but when things don't get done they are quick to write people up or threaten their jobs.

Brightside Academy Company Information

Brightside Academy Company Overview

Brightside Academy provides child care and early education that prepares children to be life-long learners.

Brightside Academy Mission, Vision & Values

Brightside Academy Mission & Values

To provide all families access to an excellent early educational experience that prepares their children to be life-long learners in an ever changing world.

Brightside Academy Vision Statement

Our purpose is our company's mission for the children, families and communities we serve. Our values drive our behaviors ' as individuals and as a company.

HeadquarterGulf Tower 707 Grant Street, 15th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
United States of America
Websitewww.brightsideacademy.com/
Founding Date1992
Tel4122016931

Brightside Academy Employees

18 employees at Brightside Academy have reviewed Brightside Academy across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.

Overall, the 18 Brightside Academy employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Brightside Academy are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Brightside Academy, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Brightside Academy are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 18 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an F. Less than half believe the meetings at Brightside Academy are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Brightside Academy believe the environment at Brightside Academy is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Brightside Academy is moderate. About 91% of the employees at Brightside Academy work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Brightside Academy are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Brightside Academy - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Pittsburgh, PA about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Pittsburgh, PA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Brightside Academy KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Brightside Academy's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Brightside Academy employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Brightside Academy CEO & Leadership

Brightside Academy CEO

 Brightside Academy's CEO
41 /100

Brightside Academy Leadership

The Brightside Academy Executive Team is rated a “D-”

  • Monty Stefansky CFO

    Monty Stefansky serves as the CFO of Brightside Academy. Monty started at Brightside Academy in May of 2018. Monty... read more

  • Katie Maccagnone Executive Director

    Katie Maccagnone serves as the Executive Director of Brightside Academy.

  • Ray Wojtowicz Chief Financial Officer

    Ray Wojtowicz serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Brightside Academy. Ray started at Brightside Academy in March of... read more

  • Donna Piekarski Executive Director of Community Partnerships

    Donna Piekarski serves as the Executive Director of Community Partnerships of Brightside Academy. Donna currently... read more

  • Jennifer Jackson Regional Vice President of Operations, Pittsburgh/Ohio

    Jennifer Jackson serves as the Regional Vice President of Operations, Pittsburgh/Ohio of Brightside Academy. Jennifer... read more

  • Keri Driscoll Senior Vice President of Operations

    Keri Driscoll serves as the Senior Vice President of Operations of Brightside Academy.

  • Cherry Stubler Acting Vice President of Human Resources and Operations

    Cherry Stubler serves as the Acting Vice President of Human Resources and Operations of Brightside Academy.

  • Sharen Woodley Interim Regional Vice President

    Sharen Woodley serves as the Interim Regional Vice President of Brightside Academy.

  • Ezra Beren President- Ohio Operations

    Ezra Beren serves as the President- Ohio Operations of Brightside Academy.

Brightside Academy Salaries

How much does Brightside Academy pay?

How much do people at Brightside Academy get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Brightside Academy is $116,865, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $113,311, or $54 per hour.

At Brightside Academy, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $207,262 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $32,000 annually. Average Brightside Academy salaries by department include: Finance at $85,395, Sales at $140,547, Business Development at $114,314, and Customer Support at $65,769. Half of Brightside Academy salaries are above $113,311.

11 employees at Brightside Academy rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 34 ratings) while 11 employees at Brightside Academy rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 13 ratings).

Salaries contributed from Brightside Academy employees include job titles like Admin Assistant. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from Brightside Academy employees.

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$58k
$58k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$84k
$84k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$112k
$112k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$168k
$168k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$222k
$222k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$238k
$238k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$279k
$279k100th Percentile
$116,865*
Average Compensation
$113,311*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Brightside Academy Salaries by City

Brightside Academy Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Brightside Academy

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Brightside Academy across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Brightside Academy Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance

Brightside Academy PTO

Brightside Academy's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Brightside Academy's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo50%
$1000 -$1500/mo50%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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Candidates By Department

All Industries
100%

Candidates By Location

Mars
50%
Pittsburgh
50%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Brightside Academy

What is Brightside Academy address?

Brightside Academy location is at Gulf Tower 707 Grant Street, 15th Floor

What is Brightside Academy eNPS?

The eNPS for Brightside Academy is -76

What is the salary for Director of Product in Brightside Academy?

Director of Product average salary in the US is 194k

What are the salaries in the Operations in Brightside Academy?

The average salaries for Operations in Brightside Academy is 96k

What are the benefits at Brightside Academy?

Brightside Academy perks and benefits are Dental Insurance & Health Insurance

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