Not having to deal directly with the ISD. Better pay than through the ISD. ESS employees are easy to work with and give help needed in a timely manner. Love the monthly drawings.
Minpunten
The company is so large, I will probably never win the monthly drawing. Hopefully, with such a large company, employees of ESS don't begin to feel like a number rather than a human:)
Reactie van ESS
3y
Thanks for your review! We’re thrilled to hear how you’ve been enjoying your experience as an ESS employee.
The corporate support and recruitment team are excellent; they are professional and highly responsive. The onboarding and training process was comprehensive and genuinely prepared me for the realities of substitute teaching. The role offers a great deal of flexibility, opportunities to engage with the local population, and a clear pipeline for those seeking long-term subbing positions or a path toward a full-time teaching career. It is an excellent environment for networking within the education sector.
Minpunten
The day-to-day experience is heavily dependent on the specific district and school culture, which can vary significantly. Some districts provide free lunch, others don’t. Unfortunately, there is often a lack of respect at the school level; substitute staff are sometimes treated as expendable rather than as valued members of the team. There is a lack of job security, as pre-booked assignments are frequently canceled on short notice to accommodate other preferred substitutes. Subs have to work 4 days a month and it’s hard to meet when people are constantly being dropped from jobs. Additionally, the compensation is extremely low, and the benefits package is insufficient, making it difficult to rely on this position as a primary source of income.