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 3% 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?

"Flexible schedule and easy to find daily jobs" ((in 92 reviews)); "Competitive pay, flexible schedule, some benefits" ((in 90 reviews)); "Flexible hours You know your pay upfront Paid every other week pick up assignments suddenly or ahead of time" ((in 45 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 292 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 25 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

(486 total reviews)

Buddy Helton

63% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

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4.0

Feb 25, 2026

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Substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very flexible schedule, can work whenever you want.

Cons

Not much the pay isn’t great but for how easy it is it makes sense.

ESS Response

4mo

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

3.0

Feb 24, 2026

It is basic, but its money.

Substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

You can pick up work when you want. Some schools can be chill. Its money when you don't have other options and you want something as an option when the world is burning around you and need a little stability.

Cons

You may drive farther out and some schools are farther away (early mornings, bc you have to be there earlier than when students get there). You don't have regular jobs, they're at different schools. You don't get paid when there is a holiday or teacher planning period day. You don't really have any benefits. They have weird deposit days, and I really never know when I'm going to get paid for a job or when or if I'll see it in my checking account until like the end of the month.

ESS Response

4mo

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

5.0

Feb 10, 2026

Great

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Love the flexibility and diversity.

Cons

The daily pay could be better.

ESS Response

4mo

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

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