Is ESS a good company to work for?

ESS has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 1,849 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 65% of employees would recommend working at ESS to a friend and 50% 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 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at ESS?

65% of ESS employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated ESS 4.0 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 (982) , Paraprofessional (90) , Long Term Substitute Teacher (33) , Teacher (28) , Special Education Paraprofessional (25) , 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?

"Scheduling is flexible and easy to work with" ((in 94 reviews)); "Biweekly pay and a flexible schedule" ((in 79 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 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 278 reviews)); "No benefits unless you want your entire paycheck to go towards the benefit plan they offer." ((in 86 reviews)); "No training for Special Needs." ((in 32 reviews)); "Poor communication and support" ((in 24 reviews)); "To much work for the bad salary" ((in 21 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

65% would recommend to a friend

(1,482 total reviews)

Buddy Helton

60% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.7

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 1,482 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

Apr 9, 2026

Great Job

Substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It is a great self-paced job

Cons

Students can be difficult at times

1.0

Apr 9, 2026

Poor poor communication

Substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The schools and students that should not use agencies!

Cons

Poor poor communication, the employees are unprofessional, work behind a keyboard while the subs are the only ones that actually work. Management is Unavailable, horrible customer service and communication, they hire anyone off of the streets to work with children, Alarming! They have no clue who the people that they are sending into the schools to work with children

3.0

Apr 4, 2026

Easy company to work for. Schools are normally very grateful for the help!

Substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-If you are a Building Substitute teacher you are required to work full time every day. However, the schedule is flexible if you need time off. -If you choose to work a-la-cart your schedule is very flexible. -The ESS company in my area is very accommodating to requests or concerns. -This job is great if you are seeking to go back to school and need a regular paycheck that gives you flexibility. -The day to day is either coverage around the building if you are a building sub or a substitute teacher. Both are interesting and rewarding.

Cons

-Pro/Con you never know what you will be assigned to do until the day begins. -Work does not pay amazing. I earn $165/day in PA and that is higher than many other districts around me. -No benefits -No paid days off -Not affiliated with the school district

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