Pros
The programs work (Seeing Stars and LiPs especially - VV, OCN, Academy, and talkies seem to be far less research-validated and more about selling products and instruction to families). Seeing a student’s daily and weekly successes is gratifying. They cater lunches for employees, bring donuts, etc. I may not get benefits, but pizza parties are great for morale.
Cons
You are severely underpaid. I received 3 promotions while there with only one pay raise. You are part-time, but often get full-time hours when you are busy (but no benefits). The program is very expensive, thus making literacy a product only wealthy families can afford. The company is far more interested in profit than actual instruction (IE rolling out Academy without even beta-testing or doing trials). And because it is ran by corporate in California, every center has a “one-size-fits-all” approach to operations, even down to office decor.