Is ESS a good company to work for?

ESS has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 1,855 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 67% of employees would recommend working at ESS to a friend and 52% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about ESS have been left by employees working as Teacher , Subsitute Teacher and Building Substitute Teacher .

Does ESS pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, ESS employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at ESS. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at ESS?

67% of ESS employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated ESS 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at ESS?

Substitute Teacher (987) , Paraprofessional (90) , Long Term Substitute Teacher (33) , Teacher (28) , Special Education Paraprofessional (26) , Subsitute Teacher (24) , Substitute (20) , Recruiter (18) , Certified Substitute Teacher (17) , Account Manager (16) , Building Substitute Teacher (16) , Substitute Paraprofessional (14) , Substitute/Guest Teacher (9) , District Manager (7) , Teacher Assistant (6)

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

"Flexible schedule and easy to find daily jobs" ((in 99 reviews)); "Biweekly pay and a flexible schedule" ((in 85 reviews)); "Flexible hours You know your pay upfront Paid every other week pick up assignments suddenly or ahead of time" ((in 46 reviews)); "Also great people to work with in the school system" ((in 20 reviews)); "Management can be good or bad." ((in 18 reviews))

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

"The pay is low but this is why the company has a lot of partnered schools" ((in 274 reviews)); "No benefits unless you want your entire paycheck to go towards the benefit plan they offer." ((in 89 reviews)); "No training for Special Needs." ((in 32 reviews)); "Poor communication and support" ((in 24 reviews)); "To much work for the bad salary" ((in 20 reviews))

What are the top reviewed ESS locations?

Cherry Hill , Philadelphia , Jacksonville , Savannah , Elizabeth , Portland , Frisco , Denton , Newark , Atlantic City , Toms River , Little Rock , New Brunswick , Union , Roanoke , Chattanooga , Houston , Englewood , Piscataway , Camden , Hampton , Dallas , Hillsboro , Tampa , Edison , Jersey City , Woodbridge , Burlington , Lehi , Orem

ESS reviews

3.7

67% would recommend to a friend

(1,486 total reviews)

Buddy Helton

62% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

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ESS has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,486 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The ESS employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Human Resources & Staffing industry (3.8 stars).

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1K reviews

3.0

May 17, 2024

Not what I was promised

Substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Being able to work for the districts and schools I choose.

Cons

I got told I would get weekly pay, and my second check comes around and I got told I would be getting biweekly pay. Even though everything on the ESS Website says weekly pay. I am definitely upset about that. There are little to no training available. You pretty much just get thrown in to subbing blindly.

ESS Response

2y

We understand your disappointment in receiving biweekly pay when you expected to be paid weekly. Weekly pay is offered in the vast majority of the districts we serve but there are a few areas that have not yet been converted. We're working on it! As for training, we offer upfront training, ongoing professional development modules, comprehensive training guides, and more. Please log in to your resources portal or contact your local support team for more information. Hopefully we can improve your experience with us!

5.0

May 17, 2024

Great Substitute Workplace

Substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They have a great system for reaching out to their substitutes in a timely manner. It was easy to pick up substitute jobs in my area.

Cons

I didn't like receiving last minute calls for a job, but that wasn't the company's fault.

ESS Response

2y

We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to give us your review!

5.0

May 16, 2024

Good Experience

Substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

At will part time employment

Cons

Min wage paid and have to work 8 days a month.

ESS Response

2y

Thanks for taking the time to give us your feedback!

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