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The New England Center for Children

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Don't work here, it's not worth the strain you'll go through mentally - Level II Teacher The New England Center for Children Employee Review

1.0
Sep 23, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

The students are treated wonderfully, they get the care they deserve at this establishment. 5 weeks paid vacation On-site grad program opportunities

Cons

The treatment of staff is absolutely despicable, especially residential staff. Long hours with minimum help is not an ideal set up in my mind. Some of the residences don't even have designated bathrooms for just staff to use. If you're not a "yes-man", your time here will not be ideal. Incompetent staff are given promotions simply because they were in a certain person's lab or threw others under the bus. Staff who complain are constantly coddled and not expected to work to their full potential all in the name of keeping staff. The staff here don't realize that this establishment is unlike any other in the world and if you ever leave here, you need to learn how to not complain about everything. Specialists are constantly trying to show the rest of the company that their students "don't have problem behavior" and never listen to staff who work with these students 40+ hours a week. Constantly told to essentially suck it up and not complain about being sent to numerous teams in a week due to staff shortages across the board. Don't listen to the HR rep who may possibly respond to any reviews, this place is toxic and not great for your mental well being. I'm hanging on by a thread.

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The New England Center for Children Response
6y
NECC is committed to ensuring all staff feel supported. We are in a tight job market and recruiting staff is challenging, although we are working hard to help reach potential candidates and help them understand the mission of NECC, the value of working here, and how NECC can help grow your career. If you are experiencing difficulty or stress, I urge you to reach out to the EAP professional on-site or to myself so we may work together to make NECC a more positive environment for you. You mention that students are treated wonderfully and get the care they deserve. We agree –students are treated with dignity and respect as they work toward their goals. Helping children with autism manage challenging behavior is difficult work. I’m glad to see you recognize the commitment to our students. Thank you for being part of the NECC team. The difference you are making in the lives of your students will last throughout their life. -Rachel McGrath, Director of Human Resources

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5.0
Feb 3, 2026
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Pros

Education opportunities. Professional development. On the job training.

Cons

I can’t think of any.

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The New England Center for Children Response
3mo
Thanks for leaving a review! A big part of our mission is to help aspiring teachers and behavior analysts get the training and advanced education they need to help as many children with autism as possible. Thank you for taking advantage of our free graduate school and we wish you the best as you contribute your talents to a new community that needs people like you!
2.0
May 31, 2026
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Pros

The kids are the best part. It's good for those who have little to no experience. They pay for a masters degree.

Cons

Lead Teachers have no training in managing people. The lead teacher sits at the desk all day on their phone, eating and micromanaging. It's not really a school schedule. You must be present for 8 hours even if the kids are not there, and you have no other work to do. You get only 2 random weeks off in the summer. The pay is not worth it.

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The New England Center for Children Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective. We are grateful for the direct care staff who work with our students every day to bring out their potential. Our lead teachers have many administrative responsibilities, working with each student's team of clinicians, parents, and liaisons that may not be visible to other staff. However, if you have performance concerns about your lead teacher, please share it with your clinical supervisor. Thank you for all you do!
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