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Square One Announces New Board Leadership
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Our Report to Our Community
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Bottoms Up Diaper Drive
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
Location: Springfield Base Salary: $14.25 hr 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...
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...
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 SPECIALIST
ENROLLMENT SPECIALIST QUALIFICATIONS: Associate Degree in Business or related field of study with one year of successful experience, including at least 6 months’ experience in Child Care or High School Diploma and one-year successful experience in a customer service...
Teacher (Float)
Teacher (Float) LOCATION: CLASSROOMS/OST PROGRAMS 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. Must agree to enroll or...
Teacher (Float)
Teacher (Float) LOCATION: CLASSROOMS/OST PROGRAMS 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. Must agree to enroll or...
SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE (SACC) GROUP LEADER
SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE (SACC) 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...
SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE ASSISTANT GROUP LEADER
SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE (SACC) 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...
Workforce Development Program Supervisor
TITLE: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SUPERVISOR Summary: To provide Square One families in accessing local supports and services necessary to engage and enroll in education and work readiness and career development opportunities including, exploring and learning about...
Preschool Teacher
Square One JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: PRESCHOOL TEACHER 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 where appropriate; and...
RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST
SQUARE ONE JOB DESCRIPTION Title: FIRST STEPS TOGETHER FAMILY RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or GED is required; Recovery Coach Certification preferred. • Experience providing support to families with young children. • Familiar with...
Van Driver
VAN DRIVER 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 valid Massachusetts 7D driver license or have the ability to obtain such...
Cook
COOK QUALIFICATIONS: • Be at least 18 years of age. • Trained and experienced in cooking for groups of young children. • Ability to relate well to children and staff. • Reliable and dependable. • Meet required health standards; physical exams and produce negative...