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Square One Announces New Board Leadership
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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...
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,...
Square One Receives $25,000 Grant from Tufts Health Plan Foundation
Square One has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation. The grant is part of $1 million in funding the Tufts Health Plan Foundation is donating to area non-profits that are focused on health equity and the social determinants of health in...
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...
Enrollment Assistant
Enrollment Assistant QUALIFICATIONS: One year of successful experience in a customer service position. Experience in a Childcare setting is a plus. Associates degree preferred; High school diploma required. Ability to multi-task, strong attention to detail and...
Families in Recovery Support (FIRST) Steps Together Clinical Coordinator
Families in Recovery Support (FIRST) Steps Together Clinical Coordinator QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field plus 5 years’ experience in working at a community-based agency with families of young children. Two years’...
School-Age Child Care Assistant Group Leader
School-Age Child Care Assistant Group Leader 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 High School diploma or equivalent. Have the...
School-Age Child Care Group Leader
School-Age Child Care Group Leader 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 experiences working with school age...
First Steps Together Supervisor
First Steps Together Supervisor QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Social Work, or related field plus 3 years' experience in working with families in the community. Experience supporting whole families in their paths towards treatment and recovery from opiate...
Parents as Teachers Senior Family Support Specialist
Parents as Teachers Senior Family Support Specialist QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or GED is required; Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university or Minimum of two (2) years of job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility,...
Lead Teacher
Lead Teacher QUALIFICATIONS: Be 21 years of age, or have graduated from an EEC-certified vocational school. Meet the EEC Certification requirements for pre-school lead teacher. Associates Degree or CDA preferred. Must obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR...
Van Driver
Van Driver QUALIFICATIONS: Be at least 21 years of age. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Possess a valid Massachusetts Class III driver's license for at least three (3) years. Possess a valid Massachusetts 7D driver's license or have the ability to obtain...
Out of School Time (OST) Site Coordinator
OUT OF SCHOOL TIME (OST) SITE COORDINATOR QUALIFICATIONS: Have the personal qualities to work with school-age children and the ability to relate well to parents, staff, and the community in children the children live. a). Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development,...
Temporary Classroom Staff
(TEMPORARY) CLASSROOM STAFF 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...