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Red Sox Foundation Steps Up to the Plate for Square One
Springfield, MA (March 31, 2021) – The Red Sox Foundation has joined the team of corporations and individuals who are helping Square One up their early education game. The foundation recently awarded the agency a grant of $2,500 to help provide supplies needed to...
Hamre Martin Team Names Square One a Charity of Choice Campaign for Healthy Kids to Receive Donations from Real Estate Closings
Springfield, MA (October 23, 2020) – The Hamre Martin Team of Rovithis Realty, LLC has named Square One a charity of choice for the real estate agency’s charitable giving initiative. At the closing of each real estate transaction, clients have the opportunity to...
Excel Dryer Renews Support for Square One’s Adopt-A-Classroom
Springfield, MA (October 8, 2020) – For the fourth consecutive year, Excel Dryer has committed an annual gift of $5,000 to support Square One’s Adopt-A-Classroom initiative. The gift comes at a critical time as Square One recently expanded its early education program...
CANCELLED: 2020 Square One Derby Party
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been cancelled. Many thanks to all of our amazing sponsors and supporters who purchased tickets. Stay tuned for more to come in the days ahead. ...
Designer Bag Bingo
Bring your friends and your favorite snacks and drinks and get ready to WIN some fabulous designer bags! About this Event 6 pm bags preview 7pm bingo starts Pre sale tickets $35 Your $35 ticket includes 10 games of Bingo (each game has a corresponding prize) and a...
Temporary Classroom Staff
Apply Here Location: Springfield Base Salary: $13.50hr Qualifications: Be at least 16 years of age and actively enrolled in an approved EEC vocational program in Early Childhood Education or must be 18 years of age with a HS diploma or equivalent. Have the personal...
From the President
Dear Friends, Sometimes we get so caught up in our day-to-day meetings and responsibilities that we don’t always take the time to reflect on what we are accomplishing. As I was reviewing the content for this edition of our newsletter, I was struck by all that we...
Never Grow Up
On Oct. 3, 2019 we welcomed over 300 Square One supporters to the Starting Gate at Great Horse for our 14th Annual Square One Tea Party. Inspired by the characters and storyline of Peter Pan, guests were treated to an array of delicious foods, teas and cocktails,...
Dawn DiStefano Named President & CEO
On the heels of the recent retirement of Joan Kagan, Square One has named Dawn Forbes DiStefano its new president and chief executive officer. The announcement follows an extensive national search lead by the agency’s board of directors, staff and members of the...
COVID-19 RESPONSE
In keeping with the social distancing and containment directives set forth by our government officials, Square One locations remain closed at this time. However, if you are in need of emergency services, please do not hesitate to call us on our emergency line at...
From the President
Dear Friends, Sometimes we get so caught up in our day-to-day meetings and responsibilities that we don’t always take the time to reflect on what we are accomplishing. As I was reviewing the content for this edition of our newsletter, I was struck by all that we...
Assistant Program Administrator – Out of School Time
QUALIFICATIONS: Have the personal qualities and the ability to relate well with parents, staff, outside agencies, and the community in which the children live. Must meet EEC requirements for a School Age Site Coordinator with 6 months’ administrative experience. Must...
Special Education Aide / 1:1
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred Department of Early Education and Care Teacher Preschool certificate. Obtain and maintain current certificate in First Aid and CPR within two (2) months of employment. SKILLS AND...
Recovery Coach Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Social Work, or related field plus 3 years of experience working with families in the community. Experience supporting whole families in their paths towards treatment and recovery from opiate use disorders-- most especially pregnant...
Floaters
Qualifications: Be at least 16 years of age and actively enrolled in an approved EEC vocational program in Early Childhood Education or must be 18 years of age with a HS diploma or equivalent. Have the personal qualities to work with children under supervision, and...
Advanced Lead Teacher
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. Department of Early Education and Care Lead Teacher Preschool certificate. Obtain and maintain current certificate in Emergency First Aid and CPR within three (3) months of...
School Age – Group Leader
Location: Springfield Base Salary: $13.65 per hr Bargaining Unit Position Qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age, have an Associate’s Degree with six months half-time experience, or a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one year’s half-time...
Temporary Classroom Staff
Apply Here Location: Springfield Base Salary: $13.50hr Qualifications: Be at least 16 years of age and actively enrolled in an approved EEC vocational program in Early Childhood Education or must be 18 years of age with a HS diploma or equivalent. Have the personal...
Teacher Preschool
Location: Springfield Base Salary: $13.65 per hr Bargaining Unit Position QUALIFICATIONS: Have the personal qualities to work with children under supervision and the ability to relate to parents, staff and the community in which the children live, bi-lingual skills...
Van Driver
Location: Springfield Base Salary: $13.65 hr Bargaining Unit Position Job Description: Qualifications: Be at least 21 years of age. Possess high school diploma or equivalent. Possess valid Massachusetts Class III driver license for at least three (3) years. Possess...
Family Recovery and Transition Support Specialist
Location: Springfield Typical Work Schedule: M-F 20 hours a week Base Salary: TBD Non-Bargaining Unit Position Job Description: QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High School Diploma or GED is required; Recovery Coach Certification preferred. 2. Familiar with and able to work from a...