Is ESS a good company to work for?

ESS has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 1,858 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% 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 (990) , 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?

"Competitive pay, flexible schedule, some benefits" ((in 88 reviews)); "Scheduling is flexible and easy to work with" ((in 85 reviews)); "Flexible hours You know your pay upfront Paid every other week pick up assignments suddenly or ahead of time" ((in 47 reviews)); "Also great people to work with in the school system" ((in 21 reviews)); "Management can be good or bad." ((in 19 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 282 reviews)); "No benefits unless you want your entire paycheck to go towards the benefit plan they offer." ((in 90 reviews)); "No training for Special Needs." ((in 30 reviews)); "Poor communication and support" ((in 25 reviews)); "To much work for the bad salary" ((in 17 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

(1,488 total reviews)

Buddy Helton

63% 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 1,488 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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

Jan 3, 2024

Flexible schedule

Paraprofessional

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule, minimum 4 days a month

Cons

You get paid the minimum wage

ESS Response

2y

Thanks for your review! We’re thrilled to hear how you’ve been enjoying your flexible schedule as an ESS employee.

5.0

Jan 3, 2024

Na

Special education paraprofessional

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The kids are amazing children

Cons

They don’t pay enough for me

ESS Response

2y

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

4.0

Dec 31, 2023

Easy to work with, low pay

Long term substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

ESS has streamlined how to see which schools in your area need what teaching position filed and staff are always quick to get back to you.

Cons

The pay is abysmal, but expected in today’s climate.

ESS Response

2y

We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to give us your review! It's great to hear that you can easily find assignments. We’re sorry you are not satisfied with the pay. We will continue to work with our partnering districts to influence rate increases when possible.

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Jobs at ESS

Substitute for Southside School District No. 3

Batesville, AR

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Substitute Teacher for Batesville School District

Batesville, AR

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Substitute for Quitman School District

Substitute for Eureka Springs Public Schools

Eureka Springs, AR

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Substitute Teacher for Vilonia School District

Vilonia, AR

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