Is ESS a good company to work for?

ESS has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 1,855 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% 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 (987) , 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?

"Biweekly pay and a flexible schedule" ((in 98 reviews)); "Scheduling is flexible and easy to work with" ((in 87 reviews)); "Flexible hours You know your pay upfront Paid every other week pick up assignments suddenly or ahead of time" ((in 50 reviews)); "The people at ESS are nice and reaponsive" ((in 22 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 283 reviews)); "No benefits unless you want your entire paycheck to go towards the benefit plan they offer." ((in 90 reviews)); "No training for Special Needs." ((in 33 reviews)); "Poor communication and support" ((in 25 reviews)); "To much work for the bad salary" ((in 20 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

(485 total reviews)

Buddy Helton

63% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

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3.0

Aug 25, 2023

Great Experience

Substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Experience, exposure to principals, great way to get noticed for a full time teaching position

Cons

Pay is low, around $15.00 an hour if you are degreed. Slightly higher if you are certified.

ESS Response

2y

We greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your review! It’s wonderful to hear how you had a positive experience. 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.

5.0

Aug 23, 2023

Great place to work for!

Professional learning specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Flexibility Opportunity to Work from Home Laid back management Easy to communicate with management

Cons

Great pay, but not enough working days to be sufficient. This position makes a great supplementary option. It's literally perfect outside of the fact that they don't have enough work.

ESS Response

2y

We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to give us your review!

5.0

Aug 22, 2023

Ess

Teachers aide

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule , good pay , weekly pay , great environment

Cons

The school selection wasn’t consistent , different school everyday

ESS Response

2y

We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to give us your review!

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Substitute Teacher for Batesville School District

Batesville, AR

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Substitute for Ouachita River School District

Mena, AR

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Substitute for Southside School District No. 3

Batesville, AR

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Substitute for South Side Bee Branch Schools

Substitute Aide for Access Group Academy

Little Rock, AR

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