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The New England Center for Children

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The only real benefit is a "free" masters degree. - Level II Teacher The New England Center for Children Employee Review

2.0
Jan 20, 2015
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Pros

Health insurance, five weeks paid vacation, tuition reimbursement, and it looks good on a resume. The training is top-notch and everyone in this field has heard of NECC.

Cons

Expect to work long shifts back-to-back (a thirteen-hour workday is not unheard of, particularly on the Staff Intensive Unit). This made it impossible to keep a regular sleep schedule and maintain a work-life balance. You don't get breaks, just a "research hour," and doing anything non-work-related during your research hour is looked down upon. On the bright side, maybe you'll get a concussion and get moved to the day team.

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5.0
Feb 3, 2026
Recommend
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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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