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?

"Scheduling is flexible and easy to work with" ((in 91 reviews)); "Biweekly pay and a flexible schedule" ((in 87 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 19 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 280 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 30 reviews)); "Poor communication and support" ((in 24 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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5.0

Nov 11, 2025

Great

Substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

love working with them so far

Cons

Pay isn’t great at all.

ESS Response

7mo

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

1.0

Nov 7, 2025

Not Sure Who is in Charge

Substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Flexible schedule -Easy to get hired -Some schools provide free lunch

Cons

-Not much training -Never checked in on -I don't think that the schools and ESS communicate very much -Low pay -Students can be hard to work with

ESS Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad the flexibility has been a positive for you, and we’re sorry to hear about the challenges you’ve experienced with communication and support. We are constantly improving our processes, and feedback like yours helps guide that work.

5.0

Nov 5, 2025

Great Bridge Job. No Complaints

Substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Steady Work, Great Flexibility, Easy Management, Nice Variety in Work, Excellent for Skill Building

Cons

Low Pay, Modest Health Benefits, Not Full-Time, Kids and Schools can Sometimes be Difficult.

ESS Response

7mo

We greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your review! It’s wonderful to hear how you enjoy the flexibility. 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.

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