At New Leaders, the work that we do to improve the quality of public education is incredibly rewarding. We also believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work with a comprehensive benefits package and flexible working environment that honors their talents and contributions to the organization.
Medical
Employees are eligible for healthcare coverage beginning on their date of hire. With two United Healthcare options to choose from, we cover 90 percent of an employee’s healthcare costs, with the remaining 10 percent covered by a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Dental
Employees are eligible for Lincoln Financial dental care coverage beginning on their date of hire. We cover 99 percent of the cost of their dental care plan, with the remaining 1 percent covered via a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Vision
If employees elect to enroll in our medical benefits program, we cover 100 percent of their vision care policy through United Healthcare Specialty Benefits.
Short-Term Disability
Employees are eligible for 100 percent short-term disability coverage through a combination of New Leaders and our provider, Lincoln Financial, beginning on date of hire.
Long-Term Disability
We offer our employees long-term disability coverage through our provider, Lincoln Financial, with the option of a post-tax payroll deduction, beginning on date of hire.
Life Insurance
Employees are eligible for a $50,000 life insurance policy through our provider, Lincoln Financial, beginning on their date of hire, with an additional $50,000 policy covering accidental death or dismemberment.
Voluntary Life Insurance
We offer voluntary life insurance coverage through our provider, Lincoln Financial, in denominations up to $150,000, payable through a post-tax payroll deduction. Additional elective coverage is available for spouses and children.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Through our provider, Ameriflex, we offer an FSA option that allows for reimbursement for eligible health-related expenses for employees and their dependents to a maximum of $2500 per year, with a dependent care maximum of $5000 per year, payable through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
401k
Through our plan with Merrill Lynch, employees are able to contribute up to 15 percent of their annual salary to a 401k plan, are fully vested in their own contributions immediately, and are fully vested in the 3 percent organization match after three years.
Accrued Time Off
Personal Days
Employees are eligible for personal days beginning on their date of hire. Full-time employees (FTE) are given two personal days per fiscal year, and part-time employees are given a pro-rated share of personal days based on their FTE status.
Sick Days
Employees are eligible for sick days beginning on their date of hire. Full-time employees are given five sick days per fiscal year, and part-time employees are given a pro-rated share of sick days based on their FTE status.
Vacation Days
Under three years of service:
- Full-time employees are given 15 vacation days per year, with the first five given upon date of hire
- Part-time employees with less than three years of service are given a prorated share of vacation days based on their FTE status
More than three years of service:
- Full time employees are given 20 vacation days per year
- Part-time employees are given a prorated share of vacation days based on their FTE status
Bereavement Days
Employees are eligible for up to five days of bereavement leave to attend services for the death of an immediate family member.
