Employee Advantages
Work Well, Live Well, Flourish Together
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You'll Love Working with ESS!
At ESS, it’s no coincidence that we treat our employees well and they like working for us – the two go hand-in-hand! We offer a variety of benefits, perks, and learning opportunities that keep our employees motivated, prepared, and engaged.
Job Perks
Meaningful Work
ESS employees make a difference every day by supporting the needs of students and helping them reach their maximum potential.
Flexible Schedules
Our substitutes have the unique ability to work in any of our partnering school districts under one application! Daily substitutes choose when, where, and how often they’d like to work with 24/7 access to our convenient online scheduling system. Meanwhile, those looking for steadier work can fill a long-term, building-based, or permanent assignment.
Ongoing Training
Our interactive training course and accessible online modules ensure our employees are confident and well-prepared for their roles. Furthermore, we offer exclusive access to renowned certificate programs at a deeply discounted rate.
Dedicated Support
With open lines of communication, ongoing employee support is provided by our diligent internal team.
Potential for Full-Time Hire
Committed to helping our staff achieve their career goals, we encourage our partner districts to hire ESS employees for full-time teaching roles. By building relationships with district personnel and bolstering skills through hands-on experience, our employees stand out as excellent candidates.
Benefits
Employee Benefits
To give our employees peace of mind, we offer a variety of insurance options including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, critical illness, and accident.
Weekly Pay, 401(k), and Financial Resources
Our employees have fast access to their hard-earned wages and can start saving for retirement through our 401(k) plan which features a discretionary match. Employees are also invited to use FinFit, a first-class financial planning and wellness platform.
Credentialing Reimbursement
Newly hired ESS staff are eligible for compensation for some of the costs associated with required school district credentials through our Career Kickstart program.
Programs
Referral Program
Through our Refer a Friend program, participants earn $100 for each person they refer who meets minimum requirements.
Employee Recognition
We recognize and reward employees who go above and beyond in their roles through our Employee of the Month Program and annual Impact Awards.
Employee Discount Marketplace
Our ESS Marketplace discount shopping portal allows employees to save on a variety of everyday and big-ticket items and experiences, all while earning points to use toward future purchases.
Monthly Raffles
Employees who meet minimum requirements are automatically entered into our monthly raffle – we give away $1,000 worth of exciting prizes each month!
*Certain perks and benefits are not available in every area we serve.