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Square One Announces New Board Leadership
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Our Report to Our Community
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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...
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...
Families in Recovery Support Steps Together (FIRST) – Clinical Coordinator
Families in Recovery Support Steps Together (FIRST) - 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...
Billing & Payroll Manager
Billing & Payroll Manager Qualifications: Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Ability to perform outlined tasks with minimum supervision. Ability to prioritize projects. Self-motivated Knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Attention...
Special Education Aide
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...
Classroom Aide
Qualifications: Be at least 16 years of age. Have the personal qualities to work with children under supervision and the ability to relate well to children, parents, staff, and the community in children the children live. Meet required health standards....
Preschool Teacher
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, and bi-lingual skills where appropriate. Be 21 years of age. Meet the...