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posted: 04/17/2024

Categories: Child Care, Education, Other, Preschool

Early Childhood Instructors and Teacher’s Assistants

EFFINGHAM COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #40, EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS

POSTING OF VACANCY
at Little Hearts Early Childhood Center

Start Date: ASAP
Deadline to Apply: Until filled

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

Early Childhood Teacher’s Assistants
Minimum Qualifications:
● High School diploma
● Some college coursework preferred
● Experience with young children

Salary/Benefits:
● Salary to be determined on education and work experience
● Benefits available

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.

Responsibilities:
● Establish a safe, healthy learning environment
● Advance physical and intellectual competence
● Support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance
● Establish positive and productive relationships with families
● Ensure a well-run purposeful program responsive to participant’s needs
● Maintain a commitment to professionalism

To apply, please submit:

• cover letter
• resume
• application

To:
Andrew D. Johnson, Superintendent
Effingham CUSD #40
2803 S. Banker, PO Box 130,
Effingham, IL 62401

Ph: 217-540-1502 or submit electronically to employment@unit40.org.

Application can be found on the website: www.unit40.org