They do not value their substitute teachers. - Decided More Education Was Needed to Go Further In Life ESS Employee Review

They want a degree but won't pay a competitive hourly wage. If the school system did the hiring, at least you would get credit toward your student loans for the hours you put in at low wages. The government will give you a break on your student loans working in education, but only if you are hired by the city or state. Source 4 Teachers is a third party for profit that disqualifies those with student loans from getting the break.