C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation
1805 South Banker Street
Effingham IL 62401
217.342.2193
Employment Opportunities
Work in a fulfilling career where you can make a significant difference in individual and families lives in Illinois.
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Employment applications may be obtained by clicking on the link below or at any C.E.F.S. County Outreach office or our administrative office located at 1805 S. Banker Street in Effingham. Prospective employees must meet pre-employment requirements. C.E.F.S. is an equal opportunity employer.
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Submission of employment applications and any required documents should be mailed to C.E.F.S. Personnel Dept., PO Box 928, Effingham IL 62401 or delivered in person to 1805 South Banker Street, Effingham IL 62401.
C.E.F.S. Head Start Program is hiring for the following positions:
​​​​Lead Teacher
Location/s: Effingham Center
Description: School year position, 40 hrs./wk. M-F. Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field with equivalent credit hours to a major in Early Childhood Education required. Must hold a Professional Educator License (PEL) with an early childhood education endorsement or have a Gateway ECE Credential Level 5 while pursuing a PEL. Must be at least 21.
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Lead Teacher
Location/s: Taylorville Center
Description: School year position, 40 hrs./wk. M-F. Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field with equivalent credit hours to a major in Early Childhood Education and one year experience teaching preschool children preferred, Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with equivalent credit hours to a major in Early Childhood Education and one year experience teaching preschool children required. Must be at least 21.​​​
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Classroom Aide
Location/s: Effingham II and Shelbyville centers
Description: School year position, 36-40 hrs./wk. M-F. High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be at least 18. Experience working with preschool-age children preferred.​​​​​​
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Substitute Teacher
Location/s: Open to all service areas
Description: School year positions. Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field with equivalent credit hours to a major in early childhood education and one year experience teaching preschool children preferred; minimum requirement: Associate degree in early childhood education or related field with equivalent credit hours to a major in early childhood education and one year experience teaching preschool children required. Must be at least 21.
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Substitute Teacher Assistant
Location/s: Open to all service areas
Description: School year positions. Associate degree in early childhood education or a related degree with coursework equivalent to a major in early childhood education and one year of experience teaching preschool-age children preferred; minimum requirement: high school diploma or equivalent and possess a preschool CDA or meet all requirements to submit an application to obtain a preschool CDA within 12 weeks of hire. Must be at least 19.
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Substitute Classroom Aide
Location/s: Open to all service areas
Description: School year positions. High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience working with preschool-age children preferred. Must be at least 18.
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Substitute Bus Drivers
Location/s: Open to all service areas
Description: School year positions. High school diploma or equivalent required. Must have a CDL school bus license or be able to obtain a school bus eligibility receipt from the Secretary of State driver's license facility by which to obtain a CDL school bus license. Must be at least 21.
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Substitute Bus Monitors
Location/s: Open to all service areas
Description: School year positions. High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be at least 18.
C.E.F.S. Central Illinois Public Transit (CIPT) is hiring for the following positions:
​Public Transit Drivers
Location/s: Effingham County
Description: C.E.F.S. Central Illinois Public Transit is looking for Full-time and Part-time Drivers. No experience is needed, will train. Benefits for full-time drivers include health, dental, vision, personal time, vacation time, sick time, paid holidays, a 403(b) annuity, and a $1000 sign-on bonus. Not interested in full-time, being a substitute might be right for you! Choose the assignments you wish to accept; all we ask is that you be willing to work at minimum 3 days per month. Candidates must have a High School diploma or equivalent and a valid Class D license. C.E.F.S. is a drug-free workplace and applicants must pass a pre-employment screening including a pre-employment drug test. Must be willing to obtain CDL during employment with agency-provided training and support.​
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​Substitute Public Transit Drivers
Location/s: Christian, Clay, Effingham, Fayette, Montgomery, Moultrie, and Shelby counties
Description: C.E.F.S. Central Illinois Public Transit is looking for Substitute Drivers. No experience is needed, will train. Benefits for full-time drivers include health, dental, vision, personal time, vacation time, sick time, paid holidays, a 403(b) annuity, and a $1000 sign-on bonus. Not interested in full-time, being a substitute might be right for you! Choose the assignments you wish to accept; all we ask is that you be willing to work at minimum 3 days per month. Candidates must have a High School diploma or equivalent and a valid Class D license. C.E.F.S. is a drug-free workplace and applicants must pass a pre-employment screening including a pre-employment drug test. Must be willing to obtain CDL during employment with agency-provided training and support.