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EFFINGHAM COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #40

EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS

POSTING OF VACANCIES

at Little Hearts Early Childhood Center

Early Childhood Instructors

and

Early Childhood Teacher's Assistants

PART-TIME And FULL-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Deadline to Apply: July 7, 2026

Requirements:

• Must be physically able to perform the job of an Early Childhood Teacher, including able to lift children and/or equipment up to 50 pounds; able to stoop, bend, sit, and stand for extended periods of time; able to move quickly
• Must have a warm, supportive attitude towards children; be reliable
• Must be flexible and have adaptability skills; accept feedback and constructive criticism; willing to perform other duties as assigned.

Early Childhood Instructors

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 30 hours of college coursework with a minimum of 6 hours of ECE, including child development or a CDA credential
• Experience with young children

Responsibilities:

• Establish a safe, healthy learning environment in cooperation with the Lead Teacher; Advance physical and intellectual competence in cooperation with the Lead Teacher; Support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance; Establish positive and productive relationships with families; Ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participants' needs; Maintain a commitment to professionalism

Salary:

• Starting Salary $17.75, depending on experience and qualifications
• Benefits: https://www.unit40.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4374245&type=d&pREC_ID=2576380

Early Childhood Teacher's Assistants

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma
• Some college coursework preferred
• Experience with young children

Responsibilities:

• Assist teachers to establish a safe, healthy learning environment; Assist teachers to advance physical and intellectual competence; Assist teachers to support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance; Assist teachers to establish positive and productive relationships with families; Assist teachers to ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participants' needs; Maintain a commitment to professionalism

Salary:

• Starting Salary $17.50, depending on experience and qualifications
• Benefits: https://www.unit40.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4374245&type=d&pREC_ID=2576380

To apply, please submit: cover letter, resume, and application to: Andrew D. Johnson, Superintendent, Effingham CUSD #40 2803 S. Banker, PO Box 130, Effingham, IL 62401, or submit electronically to employment@unit40.org. Application and email address can be found at the above address or www.unit40.org.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.unit40.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4374245&type=d&pREC_ID=2576388

Email Address

employment@unit40.org

School District

https://www.unit40.org

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

6/23/2026

Application Deadline

7/7/2026

Start Date

N/A

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District Name Effingham CUSD #40 Building Name Little Hearts Early Childhood Center Address 2803 S Banker St

Effingham, IL 62401 Phone (217) 540-1502 Fax (217) 540-1510 IASA Region Wabash Valley County Effingham Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Early Childhood PK-Grade 3 Grade Level Early Childhood

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