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      SHADES of Development

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      SHADES of Development Reviews

      4.6

      99% would recommend to a friend

      (33 total reviews)

      Sindy Dawkins-Schade

      99% approve of CEO

      87% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.8

      Diversity and inclusion

      4.6

      Culture and values

      4.6

      Work/Life balance

      4.6

      Senior management

      4.5

      Career opportunities

      4.3

      Compensation and benefits

      SHADES of Development has an employee rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 33 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The SHADES of Development employee rating is 23% above average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

      Reviews by job title

      33 reviews
      4.0
      22 Feb 2026

      Great teamwork, weekends off, good pay,..

      Ost specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Flexible schedule, Great team environment. Making positive impact on children's lives.

      Cons

      No benefits, Busy schedule, No breaks

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      SHADES of Development Response
      4mo
      Thank you for sharing your experience with SHADES of Development. We’re glad to hear that you value the flexible schedule, team environment, and the opportunity to make a positive impact on children’s lives. We also appreciate your feedback regarding benefits, scheduling, and breaks. Staff input helps us continue improving our programs and workplace experience. Thank you for being part of the SHADES team.
      4.0
      20 Feb 2026

      Working with SHADES

      Ost specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Great hours Positive work environment

      Cons

      Must handle conflict with children at times.

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      SHADES of Development Response
      4mo
      Thank you for sharing your experience as an OST Specialist with SHADES of Development. We’re happy to hear that you enjoy the positive work environment and schedule our programs offer. Working with children sometimes means helping them navigate conflict and build important social skills, and we appreciate the patience and care our staff bring to those moments. Thank you for being a valued member of the SHADES team.
      4.0
      19 Feb 2026

      Well organized

      Substitute
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Organized Clean Safe Hard work Rewarding

      Cons

      Mean kids sometimes Stressful Lots to remember Busy Overwhelming

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      SHADES of Development Response
      4mo
      Thank you for sharing your experience as a Substitute with SHADES of Development. We’re glad to hear that you’ve noticed the organization, cleanliness, and safe environment we strive to maintain. We also recognize that working with children can be busy and sometimes challenging. Our team’s dedication and effort play a big role in creating positive experiences for students each day. Thank you for being part of the SHADES team and for supporting our programs.
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