Is ESS a good company to work for?

ESS has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 1,854 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% 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 (986) , 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?

"Scheduling is flexible and easy to work with" ((in 95 reviews)); "Job is good when you want a flexible schedule." ((in 80 reviews)); "Flexible hours You know your pay upfront Paid every other week pick up assignments suddenly or ahead of time" ((in 48 reviews)); "Management can be good or bad." ((in 20 reviews)); "Also great people to work with in the school system" ((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 285 reviews)); "No benefits unless you want your entire paycheck to go towards the benefit plan they offer." ((in 84 reviews)); "No training for Special Needs." ((in 34 reviews)); "Poor communication and support" ((in 25 reviews)); "To much work for the bad salary" ((in 22 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

(1,485 total reviews)

Buddy Helton

62% 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 1,485 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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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

Jul 29, 2024

Flexible

Substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very flexible schedule, you pick your own shifts.

Cons

If there are not many shifts available, you may not be able to work when you want to.

ESS Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the flexibility of working with us!

4.0

Jul 26, 2024

Flexible

Substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Enjoyable Easy to use portal No pressure to work when unavailable Choosing the schools you prefer allows you to build relationships with staff and students.

Cons

Times in the portal were incorrect. Pay is not great.

ESS Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience and the flexibility of working with us!

4.0

Jul 25, 2024

Great Company

Substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supervisors are very helpful and always available to answer any questions you have.

Cons

Schedules are unpredictable so it is hard to plan too far in advance .

ESS Response

1y

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

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