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The New England Center for Children

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Know what you are getting into - Level II Teacher The New England Center for Children Employee Review

2.0
Aug 3, 2021
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Pros

The relationships you create with students is amazing I got my masters for pretty reasonable- now the program is payed for by NECC Great for clinical purposes- not so much education

Cons

The schedule- work weekends and are constantly staying late and coming in early (not getting compensated). the compensation- as someone who came to NECC with an education background undergrad I got paid the same as someone with a high school diploma would get paid which is not fair at all. For the area it is also not enough to live off of. When I did receive my masters my pay did not go up and there was now spot for me to move up, therefore seeking the outside positions was the only option and they make it incredibly hard to leave, not that I expect to be rewarded for leaving but people have to move on it you cannot provide, because believe me living off the salary you get paid is not easy. Senior staff are extremely underappreciated when more often than not they are doing the jobs of a ton of people Higher ups do not listen to the opinions or observation of staff even though they are the ones that are spending the most time with the students. NECC is very clique- I can see how it would be hard to be a new higher They paint this pretty picture of what you think its going to look like and then when you get placed, specifically on residential the picture is completely different you are putting your own well being and health (both physically and mentally) on the line everyday. It is often hard to separate work and home- you never have time to finish what you need to do on shift therefore more often than not you are bringing it home. the resources that they have for staff are not easily accessible and many of the things take place while you are on shift and cannot get off therefore more often than not you spend your off day on the weekend at NECC too. They say they are going to do all of these things and they don't, I mean COVID probably had an impact on that but staff put there health on the line everyday while higherups got to work from home yet they are the ones that reap the benefits for teacher appreciation and activities such as that.

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The New England Center for Children Response
4y
Thank you for taking the time to review NECC. As someone who earned a master's degree for very little cost, you should have no problem finding a job with a nice salary. Your training at NECC will make you a top candidate anywhere in the world. It is challenging. It is hard work. COVID added a great deal of stress to work environments in all sectors, but teachers of all kinds are in high demand. We are so appreciative of the time you spent with us, and know you made a difference in many childrens' lives.

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Feb 3, 2026
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Pros

Education opportunities. Professional development. On the job training.

Cons

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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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