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 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 (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?

"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

(1,486 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 1,486 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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

May 16, 2023

Flexiblity!

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I love the flexibility and working in different grades

Cons

No benefits and no work in the summer

ESS Response

3y

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

5.0

May 16, 2023

flexible and rewarding

Substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

very flexible work hours, this allows me to continue my education.

Cons

pay is lower than I think it should be

ESS Response

3y

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.

4.0

May 13, 2023

Substitute

Substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible-make your own schedule. Training offered. Ample jobs.

Cons

Low pay in this field

ESS Response

3y

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.

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