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. 68% 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?

68% 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?

"Job is good when you want a flexible schedule." ((in 93 reviews)); "Flexible schedule and easy to find daily jobs" ((in 83 reviews)); "Flexible hours You know your pay upfront Paid every other week pick up assignments suddenly or ahead of time" ((in 47 reviews)); "The people at ESS are nice and reaponsive" ((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 290 reviews)); "No benefits unless you want your entire paycheck to go towards the benefit plan they offer." ((in 87 reviews)); "No training for Special Needs." ((in 32 reviews)); "Poor communication and support" ((in 24 reviews)); "To much work for the bad salary" ((in 18 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

68% would recommend to a friend

(1,489 total reviews)

Buddy Helton

63% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Culture & values

3.2

Senior management

3.1

Career opportunities

2.7

Compensation and benefits

ESS has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,489 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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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

Feb 20, 2024

Great part time job

Substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy app to schedule jobs

Cons

Pay relatively low but that is based on individual school system

ESS Response

2y

We greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your review! It’s wonderful to hear how you are able to find and accept assignments with ease. 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.

3.0

Feb 19, 2024

It's fine

Teachers aide

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working with the kids, the school schedule is a pro/con.

Cons

Unemployment in the summer, no paid vaca, slow responses from management and sometimes there are no assignments. Sb: Don't let teachers take advantage of you.

ESS Response

2y

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

5.0

Feb 18, 2024

I am a Skilled Teacher

Substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I want a flexible schedule.

Cons

Looking for better opportunities with better pay.

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