Is ESS a good company to work for?

ESS has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 1,859 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 (991) , 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 94 reviews)); "Competitive pay, flexible schedule, some benefits" ((in 85 reviews)); "Flexible hours You know your pay upfront Paid every other week pick up assignments suddenly or ahead of time" ((in 49 reviews)); "Also great people to work with in the school system" ((in 19 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 286 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 32 reviews)); "Poor communication and support" ((in 25 reviews)); "They will tell you your salary at 40hrs and expect 60/70 hour work weeks." ((in 15 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

(1,489 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 1,489 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

Dec 21, 2022

Substitute Teacher

Substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Choose from a wide range of available jobs Explore different schools & districts With the exception of scheduled school breaks, there are always jobs available Overall the kids are great and a lot of fun to work with!

Cons

Limited insurance benefits Customer service line for ICare is hit or miss Very difficult to get hold of anyone No work during school breaks, holidays, etc.

ESS Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to give us your valuable feedback. We are always striving to improve our company whenever possible.

4.0

Dec 17, 2022

A+

Certified substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Professional, Supportive, Caring district managers

Cons

I can’t think of any.

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

Dec 9, 2022

Love it

Substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great flexibility, lots of jobs available, work when you want and pick your own schedule

Cons

Nothing I can think of. Managers are great and have so many jobs.

ESS Response

3y

We appreciate you sharing your input with us! It’s great to hear. We’re fortunate to have an employee like you as a part of our team!

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