Does May Institute pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, May Institute employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at May Institute. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at May Institute?

68% of May Institute employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated May Institute 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at May Institute?

Direct Support Professional (DSP) (11) , Teacher Assistant (8) , Teacher (7) , Behavior Therapist (6) , Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) (6) , Program Specialist (6) , Assistant Program Coordinator (5) , Assistant Teacher (5) , Direct Therapist (5) , RBT - Registered Behavior Technician (5) , Residential Counselor (5) , ABA Therapist (4) , Classroom Counselor (4) , Intern (4) , Teaching Assistant (4)

What are the pros of working at May Institute according to real employee reviews?

"Friendly people" ((in 16 reviews)); "403 B benefits were good" ((in 15 reviews)); "Direct care staff are great" ((in 13 reviews)); "Great coworkers and the children are amazing!" ((in 11 reviews)); "Comprehensive Training" ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at May Institute according to real employee reviews?

"Tough schedule for DSPs with low pay." ((in 25 reviews)); "Management is poor" ((in 12 reviews)); "Terrible staff can get away with nearly anything because the managers are desperate to keep staff." ((in 6 reviews)); "Long hours often with people not showing up for their shifts." ((in 5 reviews)); "Difficult work environment" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about May Institute layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about May Institute layoffs and their outlook for job security at May Institute in 2026.

What are the top reviewed May Institute locations?

Randolph , West Springfield , Wilmington , Boston , Orange Park , Brockton , Revere , Jacksonville , Attleboro , Springfield , Rochelle , Chesapeake , Virginia Beach , Kansas City , Jacksonville , Italy , Houston , Atkinson , Manchester , Lu Verne , Harwich , Hyannis , Allston , Bridgewater , Hanson , Plymouth , Quincy , West Roxbury , New Bedford , North Attleboro

May Institute reviews

3.6

68% would recommend to a friend

(298 total reviews)

Lauren C. Solotar, Ph.D., ABPP

77% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

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May Institute has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 298 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The May Institute employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

298 reviews

1.0

Mar 4, 2025

Genuinely Traumatizing

Teacher's assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are some really sweet moments with the kids, lots of opportunities for growth within the company

Cons

I had to go to therapy after this job, it’s extremely dangerous, you will be physically abused on a regular basis and sometimes sexually abused and put into uncomfortable and inappropriate scenarios with the children. You will be gaslit and told that your injuries are your fault for not blocking or being in the right position. The healthcare and workers comp is terrible and they are stingy with PTO. The employee turnover rate is horrible, I’ve seen people start and quit on the same day. Plus, while you are technically allowed to take 2 fifteen minute breaks during the day, you will be lucky if you get one of your breaks and an opportunity to go to the bathroom. You will be doing the job of at least three people.

May Institute Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We value your perspective and will review your concerns. We are always looking for ways to improve and take concerns about staff safety, support, and workplace conditions very seriously. Our goal is to create a safe and positive environment for both our students and employees. We are actively working on staffing initiatives and ensuring that every team member has access to the resources they need to succeed.

3.0

Feb 26, 2025

Mixed Feelings

Aba instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The kids Your coworkers The hours Classroom leads

Cons

PTO does not accrue and of the small amount you are given you have to use it during their school breaks, not optional to go unpaid and save your days Management is poor Benefits are not super great

May Institute Response

1y

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad you had a positive experience with the kids, your coworkers, and the school! We appreciate your feedback. Good luck to you!

1.0

Feb 6, 2025

messy

Speech language pathology assistant (slpa)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great colleagues and ABA training

Cons

Poor administrative communication. Safety Care could improve

May Institute Response

1y

Thanks so much for your feedback, both pros and cons, and suggestions. We have shared them with the appropriate teams. Thanks for all you do!

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