Shanghai Livingston American School
“The micromanaging is awful and disheartening”
The reviewer alleged a distrustful, punitive workplace with inconsistent leadership and inadequate facilities and support.
- They described public belittling, favoritism and colleagues undermining one another; some teachers and department heads were considered insufficiently qualified.
- A qualified curriculum leader was criticized for rigid micromanagement and extra tasks. Other managers passed down pressure.
- Students with substantial additional needs reportedly lacked resources and staff understanding. Aging facilities included a longstanding ceiling leak.
- Changing rules, paperwork and poor organization increased stress. Honest mistakes, including missed emails, allegedly attracted salary penalties.
- The reviewer criticized insurance and cost reductions affecting lunches and printer supplies despite high fees, and perceived financial priorities as dominant.
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They valued diverse colleagues, timely pay, student events and an active parent association.
They acknowledged help during a personal crisis, a principal who sometimes allowed autonomy, and a supportive dean.
Reported topics: micromanagement · culture
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Glassdoor · Anonymous Glassdoor reviewer — student support teacher
Student support teacher
Review title: Toxic
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