Is ESS a good company to work for?

ESS has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 1,852 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 (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 103 reviews)); "Competitive pay, flexible schedule, some benefits" ((in 78 reviews)); "Flexible hours You know your pay upfront Paid every other week pick up assignments suddenly or ahead of time" ((in 47 reviews)); "Also great people to work with in the school system" ((in 20 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 281 reviews)); "No benefits unless you want your entire paycheck to go towards the benefit plan they offer." ((in 85 reviews)); "No training for Special Needs." ((in 35 reviews)); "Poor communication and support" ((in 25 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

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

3.0

May 26, 2020

Ok company

Substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours and you can pick your location

Cons

Pay is a bit low and no benefits

ESS Response

6y

We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We do offer a benefits package with a variety of insurance options including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, critical illness, and accident. By the looks of this review, it appears you are no longer employed with us, but we wish you the best of luck in the future!

4.0

May 23, 2020

Great part time work if you like kids.

Substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy to choose classes and areas of preference with their online portal

Cons

The pay isn't good for the stress if you get a difficult class.

ESS Response

6y

Thanks for sharing your review with us! We’re pleased to hear how you were able to easily navigate through the online portal. It can be a little overwhelming when you get assigned to a challenging class, and we wish we could’ve assisted you in finding a solution while you were employed with us. However, we hope you find success in your future endeavors!

4.0

May 7, 2020

Not ready for retirement

Paraprofessional

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

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!

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