Educational First Steps (EFS) empowers early childhood educators and childcare centers to provide high-quality learning environments for children from birth to age five, particularly in historically under-resourced communities. Through professional development, mentoring, and business support, EFS partners with childcare centers and home-based providers to improve teaching practices, achieve national accreditation, and ensure children are prepared for success in school and beyond. EFS aims to level the playing field, offering every child access to the education they deserve, regardless of their economic background or zip code.

Core values: Joy, Trust, Collaboration, Growth, and Equity

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Dallas, TX
Development
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Job Summary: The Development Director is a key leadership role responsible for advancing Educational First Steps' fundraising strategy. This includes driving corporate and individual giving efforts, overseeing the annual campaign, and leading the planning and execution of the annual gala. This position is instrumental in building and stewarding relationships with mid-to-high-level individual…

Grant Manager

Development
Dallas, TX
Development
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Who We Are: At Educational First Steps, we provide evidence-based training, mentoring, and resources at no cost to increase the number of high-quality early childhood providers who have the training, coaching, and data tools so children in their care are safe, supported, and are kindergarten ready. This assistance helps childcare centers achieve national accreditation, empower childcare…