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?

"Scheduling is flexible and easy to work with" ((in 87 reviews)); "Competitive pay, flexible schedule, some benefits" ((in 86 reviews)); "Flexible hours You know your pay upfront Paid every other week pick up assignments suddenly or ahead of time" ((in 47 reviews)); "The people at ESS are nice and reaponsive" ((in 23 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 284 reviews)); "No benefits unless you want your entire paycheck to go towards the benefit plan they offer." ((in 88 reviews)); "No training for Special Needs." ((in 34 reviews)); "Poor communication and support" ((in 24 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

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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

May 16, 2020

Substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

You get paid weekly and you can create your own schedule as long as you work I believe three times a month to maintain working status.(I’m not 100% but it’s something like that). If you don’t like a school you don’t ever have to go back. By far the easiest job.

Cons

There will always be cons with any job. Keep in mind this is the thing that gets you to the other thing.

ESS Response

6y

We’re so happy to hear about your positive experience as a substitute teacher while you were employed with us! Thanks for your review – we will surely take your advice into consideration.

4.0

May 7, 2020

Not ready for retirement

Paraprofessional

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Consistant work and I love she the kinds each and every day!

Cons

Even if you are a long term employee (working everyday for the entire yeare in the same school) you don't get paid when the schools is on a break, such as Spring Break and Winter Breaks.

ESS Response

6y

Thanks for giving us your input! We’re thrilled to hear how we’ve been able to help you find consistent work. Glad you came onboard with us!

4.0

May 5, 2020

Good for Experience

Substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

I needed classroom experience to get full-time certification, and ESS got me into the classroom quickly. I was able to teach a variety of classes and to choose my own assignments, so very flexible. Also, better pay than most hourly jobs.

Cons

They didn't give a whole lot of training on classroom management or what exactly a substitute is empowered to do. So, it sometimes felt like I was helpless to deal with misbehaving kids. All I could do is leave a note for the full-time teacher.

ESS Response

6y

We appreciate you sharing your feedback with us! It’s wonderful to hear how you enjoyed being able to choose your own assignments and gain experience in a variety of classes. We wish you the best of luck in the future!

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