At ESS, we often talk about the impact our team members make in schools every day. From substitute teachers stepping into classrooms to paraprofessionals and support staff helping students thrive, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
That’s why we’re especially honored to share that ESS has been named a 2026 Metro Jacksonville Top Workplace by The Florida Times-Union.
But what makes this recognition truly special isn’t the award itself, it’s how we earned it.
This recognition came directly from our employees through a confidential survey conducted by Energage, a company that measures workplace culture and employee experience. The feedback focused on what matters most: feeling respected, supported, empowered, and given opportunities to grow.
Simply put, our team told us that ESS is a place where they feel valued. And that means everything.
Built by People Who Care
Since our founding in 2000, ESS has grown into the nation’s leading provider of education staffing and management solutions. Today, we’re proud to partner with more than 1,200 school systems and employ more than 125,000 professionals who support 8.5 million students nationwide.
While those numbers are incredible, our story has never been about numbers alone.
Dedicated employees across every role make our success possible. It’s the substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and school support staff serving students in schools each day. It’s also the recruiters, coordinators, trainers, account managers, and corporate employees working behind the scenes to recruit, support, and champion those educators.
Every role matters because every student matters.
Making an Impact in Jacksonville and Beyond
As an organization with one of our main offices located in Jacksonville, we value this Top Workplace recognition even more because it comes from the local community. We are proud to be part of the Jacksonville community. We are extremely grateful for our partnership with Duval County Public Schools and the opportunity to support students and schools across the district.
It’s a reminder that culture isn’t created by mission statements or office walls. It’s built by people showing up for one another, collaborating, and believing in the work they’re doing.
This Award Belongs to Our Team
As an organization dedicated to supporting educators and school communities, we know that creating a positive workplace starts with listening. The feedback from our employees reinforces something we’ve always believed: when people feel valued and supported, they can do their best work. That work creates a ripple effect that reaches classrooms across the country, and everyone succeeds.
This award belongs to every member of the ESS family. To our team who makes our mission possible every day: thank you! You are the reason ESS is named a 2026 Metro Jacksonville Top Workplace.
And as we celebrate this recognition, we’re even more excited about what’s ahead. We’ll continue investing in our people, strengthening our culture, and creating opportunities for our team members to grow. Because when our people succeed, students and schools succeed too.
Thank you for helping us build a workplace we’re all proud to call home.
Join the ESS Team
Interested in making a difference in your local schools? ESS is currently hiring substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff in districts across Florida and nationwide. If you’re looking for flexible work with purpose, we’d love to have you join our team. Visit ESS.com to explore opportunities and apply today.