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.

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Please take a moment to review our current open positions listed below.

Career Opportunities

Dallas, TX
Programs
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Job Summary The Education Specialist supports and builds childcare center staffs’ knowledge and expertise to achieve and maintain high-quality early childhood education. The Education Specialist ensures implementation of evidence-based curriculum and assessment measures to help centers achieve excellence in service delivery. Language Requirement: Bilingual (English/Spanish) required; must be…
Dallas, TX
Development
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Position Overview The Development Coordinator plays a key role in supporting Educational First Steps (EFS) by managing the annual appeal strategy, donor stewardship, database oversight, online giving, and donor engagement efforts. This position ensures communication consistency across social media, e-blasts, and direct mail appeals, facilitates donor engagement, and oversees donor data…
Job Summary The Development Officer – Corporate Giving & Special Events is responsible for two of Educational First Steps’ most impactful fundraising efforts: corporate philanthropy and the annual gala. This role develops and manages a corporate giving strategy and leads the planning and execution of the organization’s signature fundraising event and other ancillary events. Success in this role…
Position Summary: Educational First Steps (EFS) is seeking a knowledgeable and dynamic Assessor & Trainer with a strong background in early childhood education. This role is responsible for conducting classroom assessments, supporting data-driven decision-making, and facilitating high-quality instructional training to early childhood educators. The ideal candidate will be skilled in using…