Is ESS a good company to work for?

ESS has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 1,853 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 66% of employees would recommend working at ESS to a friend and 51% 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 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at ESS?

66% 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 (985) , 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 106 reviews)); "Flexible schedules are a great thing to have!" ((in 75 reviews)); "Flexible hours You know your pay upfront Paid every other week pick up assignments suddenly or ahead of time" ((in 49 reviews)); "The people at ESS are nice and reaponsive" ((in 23 reviews)); "Flexibility is great and the change everyday is great" ((in 17 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 277 reviews)); "No benefits unless you want your entire paycheck to go towards the benefit plan they offer." ((in 92 reviews)); "No training for Special Needs." ((in 38 reviews)); "Poor communication and support" ((in 24 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

66% would recommend to a friend

(1,485 total reviews)

Buddy Helton

61% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

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ESS has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,485 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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1K reviews

4.0

Jan 3, 2025

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Substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours, decent pay, quick responses from HR, lots of opportunities for long-term positions.

Cons

I have no cons at this time.

ESS Response

1y

We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to give us your review! It's great to hear!

5.0

Jan 2, 2025

Good for College Students

Substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I like the flexibility of being a substitute as a college student. I can pick up shifts or not based on my workload and schedule. Pay is also good for being able to give students directions and still being able to get my school work done.

Cons

Experience can vary but school. Some schools are more supportive and helpful than others, but you can just choose to pick up shifts for schools you like so it’s fine. I typically do high school and I’m not left with lesson plans , which can sometimes lead to more behavior issues, but haven’t had that many bad experiences. Everyday is different.

ESS Response

1y

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

3.0

Dec 29, 2024

Low Pay

Substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy work because most teachers leave work for the students on Canvas

Cons

Very low pay, well below reasonable

ESS Response

1y

We greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your review! 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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