The Children's Garden Preschool

The Children's Garden is hiring!

Do you have a pioneering spirit? We are a Waldorf-inspired morning program seeking very warm, enthusiastic candidates with experience working with 2 to 3 year olds. Our school is a mostly outdoor environment, so candidates need to be easily comfortable in all the seasons outside.

We have one assistant teacher position open for next year that we are ready to fill NOW (hiring, training, and early start) -
* Wednesday mornings 8:15am - 1:15pm (and if interested and available, being "on call" as our substitute teacher
* Salaried position with paid holidays, school breaks and inclement weather days (average is $15-20/hour)
* Paid training
* Mentoring and professional development
Interested in applying? Email us to learn more about this employment opportunity
[email protected]

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“There is a big difference in whether or not one has a child grow up with fairy tales. The soul-stirring nature of fairy-tale pictures becomes evident only later on. If fairy tales have not been given, this shows itself in later years in weariness of life, in boredom. Indeed, it even comes to expression physically: fairy tales can help counter illnesses. What is absorbed little by little by means of fairy tales emerges subsequently as joy in life, in the meaning of life — it comes to light in the ability to cope with life, even into old age. Children must experience the power inherent in fairy tales while young, when they can still do so. Whoever is not capable of living with ideas that have no reality for the physical plane “dies” for the spiritual world.”
— Rudolf Steiner

Recipe for preserving childhood 🌳🌸🌤🦗🐕🏞

Space remains in our Starlings (two's) and Robins & Owls (mixed age, three to five's) classes for next year.
Join us at The Children's Garden's next Open House on April 27th at 10AM! Experience the joy, warmth and magic in our special school. Meet and engage with our teachers and staff, participate in some little "demos" from our wholesome weekly activities, and hear about the meaningful, rhythmic days and weeks the children in our school experience! There will be time spent in our beautiful classrooms, and outdoors, on the play yard and outdoor classroom area.

If you are interested in attending, we kindly request you make a reservation by emailing us at [email protected]. Space is limited.

Feel free to contact us with questions if you need more information! We look forward to meeting you and your child!

Prospective Families interested in enrolling for the 2024-2025 school year, please check out our website for all the up-to-date information on upcoming 24-25 enrollment, March open house day, 24-25 tuition & fees, our 24-25 class offerings and of course, our learning philosophy.

The Children's Garden Preschool - Grant Park, Atlanta Preschool in Grant Park, Atlanta that is nature based and focuses on outdoor learning. Holistic, Waldorf-inspired heart-centered program for children aged 2-5.

Join us at The Children's Garden's Open House Day! Experience the joy, warmth and magic in our special school. Meet and engage with our teachers and staff, participate in some little "demos" from our wholesome weekly activities, and hear about the meaningful, rhythmic days and weeks the children in our school experience! There will be time spent in our beautiful classrooms, and outdoors, on the play yard and outdoor classroom area.

If you are interested in attending, we kindly request you make a reservation by emailing us at [email protected]
Space is limited.

Feel free to contact us with questions if you need more information! We look forward to seeing you and having the opportunity to meet you and your child, while sharing what we offer.

10 Things You Should Know About the Holiday Faire!

1) Admission to the Holiday Faire is FREE! Doors open at 10am and we wrap up at 2pm

2) Purchase tickets ($4 each) - to buy treats + warm beverages at the Elves’ Cafe (2 items for 1 ticket), for children's face painting (1 ticket), children's games (1 ticket for 2 rounds each game), pocket lady (1 ticket), Adult Hot Toddies (1 ticket) AND items in the WEE FOLK FAERIE SHOPPE (1 ticket each)

3) We accept cash, checks or Venmo for your ticket purchases & at the School Store

4) Our Elves Cafe has you covered with delicious refreshments including popcorn, brownies, Christmas cookies, muffins, sweet bread, warm biscuits, Australian Sausage Rolls, Gluten-Free goodies, Warm Cocoa & Coffee - for sale all day

5) Our Fabulous Holiday Hot Toddies are back for the grown-ups! Get your warm up on : )

6) The "Pocket Lady" will be on hand with special hidden treasures in her pocket-lined cape! All she needs is a ticket and a little child's sweet smile...you might even recognize the lady

7) The Wee Folk Faerie Shoppe is our most magical and enchanting feature of the whole holiday faire! Enter into this little wonderland, as your child shops for their loved ones (one parent from each family will join their child and assist them in their shopping)

8) Our Artist Market offers a small, select group of fabulous vendors featuring pottery, jewelry and fiber arts...AND our own School Store set to bring you a wide variety of unique and special goods for gift giving

9) The Holiday Faire is OPEN to the PUBLIC! Everyone is welcome. Please invite your friends, neighbors or other family to join us! This volunteer-run fun event helps the school with its fundraising efforts each year.

10) The Holiday Faire & Artist Market is too much fun to be missed! See you SATURDAY!

Our little school in Grant Park (Atlanta, GA) is excited to announce the 2023 Holiday Faire & Artist Market, happening Saturday, December 9th, from 10am to 2pm!

Join us in welcoming the holiday season. We invite families of young children & friends to be part of the fun! Check out the Waldorf-inspired handcrafts in our Wee Folk Faerie Shoppe (magical, unique shopping experience for young children), gifts and unique makers items from amazing vendors & TCG's School Store, Elves' Cafe delicious goodies & warm beverages, Hot Toddies for the adults, Children's Games, Face Painting & the "Pocket Lady"! Everyone is welcome. Admission to the Faire is free. Tickets for the cafe and activities may be purchased at the event!

Join us at The Children's Garden's Open House Day! Experience the joy, love and magic in our special school. Meet and engage with our teachers and staff, witness a little "demo" of a weekly activity in the classes, and hear about the meaningful, rhythmic days and weeks the children in our school experience! There will be time spent in our beautiful classrooms, and outdoors, on the play yard and outdoor classroom area.

If you are interested in attending, we kindly request you make a reservation by emailing us at [email protected]
Space is limited.

Feel free to contact us with questions if you need more information! We look forward to seeing you and having the opportunity to meet you and your child, while sharing what we have to offer.

The Children's Garden is hiring!

Do you have a pioneering spirit? We are a Waldorf-inspired morning program seeking experienced, enthusiastic candidates who are excited about working with children aged 3 to 5, in a mostly outdoor environment.

We have one assistant teacher position open for next year that we are ready to fill NOW (hiring, training, and early start) -
* Five mornings/week 8:30am - 1:30pm
* Salaried position with paid holidays, school breaks and inclement weather days
* Paid training
* Mentoring and professional development
* Annual bonus

Interested in applying? Email Sally to learn more about this employment opportunity
[email protected]

Our family-fun annual holiday event is almost here...
The Children's Garden's 11th Annual Holiday Faire & Faerie Market is taking place at the preschool on Saturday, November 19th, 11am to 3pm.

The Holiday Faire & Faerie Market is all about sharing the magic and wonder of the start to holiday season with families and their young children. Everyone is invited and admission to the faire is free! Tickets may be purchased at the faire for $2 each - to use as "currency" for entry to games, activities and purchases at the snack cafe. All items sold at the faerie shoppe and from our vendors may be purchased with cash/check/card.

Children and families will enjoy...
Holiday Shopping Featuring ~
* The Faerie Shoppe - a magical place offering special holiday gifts and wares for children and parents, including handmade crafts from our Crafter's Guild, toys, play silks, story books for children, parenting books and special handmade "market items" made by each class
*Local Artisan Market with local hand-crafters and makers offering original, one-of-a-kind works of art, crafts, handmade items and specialty products for young children AND adults

Games & Activities for Children Featuring ~
"The Pocket Lady" with pockets full of treasures / Fishing Pond Game / Gnome Toss in the Crystal Cave

Food & Refreshments ~
Elves' Treats Snack Cafe with a selection of homemade, sweet & savory baked goods, along with beverage offerings: hot coffee, warm cocoa, and our ever-popular "Hot Toddies" for adults!

The Holiday Faire & Faerie Market is a staff and family-run fundraising event, fun for the whole community! It will be held rain or shine. (Though the faire is a planned outdoor event, some activities would relocate indoors in the case of inclement weather).

Our little school in Grant Park (Atlanta, GA) is excited to announce the 2022 Holiday Faire & Faerie Market, happening Saturday, November 19th, 11am to 3pm! Welcoming the holiday season and inviting families of young children to join in the fun!
Waldorf-inspired handcrafts, gifts and unique makers items from amazing vendors, Elves' Treats Cafe, Hot Toddies and cocoa, children's games & the "Pocket Lady"! Everyone is welcome. Admission to the Faire is free. Tickets for the cafe and activities may be purchased at the event!

Our 2nd Annual Holiday Mini-Market & Faerie Shoppe is taking place on Saturday, November 20, 11am to 2pm. The event is completely outdoors-only. Admission is FREE!

The Holiday Mini-Market is focused on sharing the magic and wonder of the winter holiday season with families and their young children. We hope to see ALL of you! Everyone is invited and admission is free!

Treats and treasures await for children and adults ~

- Faerie Shoppe (Holiday shopping for children & parents including children's toys, play & work aprons, holiday decorations, homemade salves and wellness syrups, parenting books, children's story time books, hand-dyed play silks, handmade soaps, beeswax candles, sweet class-made market items from the children of both classes and much more)

- "Sweet Treats Snack Bar" (SWEET & SAVORY - along with water and warm beverages)

- Face Painting

- Craft Vendors featuring handmade one-of-a-kind gifts & treasures

Cash, check and credit cards will be accepted at check out. Currently enrolled families may also opt to be invoiced for the total of their purchases.

The Holiday Mini-Market & Faerie Shoppe is a staff and family-run event, fun for the whole community! It will be held OUTDOORS, rain or shine at the preschool.

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18 days till our Second Annual Holiday MINI-MARKET (outdoor only)! Everyone is welcome!

We are still hoping to find a new assistant for our sweet Starlings class. Please spread the word. Our listing has just been updated on Facebook Job Listings.

Our Waldorf-inspired, outdoor, nature-based preschool is accepting inquiries for an Assistant Teacher in our youngest class, 2 year olds to young 3's, for the current school year (2021-2022).

The school is seeking a mature, warm and lovely early years teacher. Experience with young children is required. We seek a teacher eager to learn/be with experienced teachers - who is able to commit to the following part time hours (the assistant role is Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday: teachers' hours are 8:30am to 1:15pm).

The school year ends May 19th, 2022. The traditional holiday breaks off for Thanksgiving, Christmas/end of year, spring break, etc are taken for the year.

Qualifications for role of assistant teacher:
- Previous work with children aged 2 to 3 years
- College degree or equivalent in varied areas of study or practice
- Study of or developed interest in human and/or child development
- High personal ethics
- Willingness to learn humbly, to honor and uphold the school's established pedagogy
- To follow the lead of an experienced teacher
- To demonstrate qualities of the heart: patience, perseverance, reliability, consistency
- Be a person who both enjoys being with young children and is worthy of imitation by the children
- Must love outdoors, find it easy to work and dress in outdoor settings with children

Responsibilities of the assistant teacher:
Position responsibilities include:

- Maintain general order and help in creating an aesthetically beautiful Waldorf Early Childhood environment.

- Engage with childrem, taking direction from the Lead Teacher regarding class management, conflict resolution, communication and day-to-day responsibilities.

- Assist during all curriculum activities; Circle time, Story, crafts and painting, Birthday celebrations, festivals and clean-up.

- Oversee children on the play yard and assist with transitions.

- Guide children with self-care (toileting, hand-washing and dressing).

- Provide first aid as necessary.

- Practice confidentiality toward matters involving parents and children.

To apply:
- Submit a short personal narrative, sharing your life experience, interest in early years education, your personal interests and why we should consider you (REQUIRED as your cover letter)
- Submit your resume, if you have one
- Provide 3 references, at least 2 pertaining to your previous work with children (REQUIRED)
All should be sent to Sally Hansen at [email protected]

Seeking Preschool Assistant Teacher in Nature-based outdoor program, Grant Park.

Our Waldorf-inspired, outdoor, nature-based preschool is accepting inquiries for an Assistant Teacher candidate in our youngest class, 2 year olds to young 3's, for the coming school year (2021-2022). The school is seeking someone mature, warm and grounded, experienced with young children, eager to learn/be mentored by master teachers - who is able to commit to the following part time hours (the assistant role is Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday: teachers' hours are 8:30am to 1:15pm). The school year begins August 10th. Teacher training periods happen in July (for new teachers and returning teachers). The school year ends May 19th, 2022. The traditional holiday breaks off for Thanksgiving, Christmas/end of year, spring break, etc are taken for the year. This position is paid hourly.

Qualifications for role of assistant teacher:
- Previous work with children aged 2 to 3 years
- College degree or equivalent
- Study of or developed interest in human/child development
- High personal ethics
- Willingness to learn humbly, to honor and uphold the school's established pedagogy
- To apprentice under a master teacher
- To demonstrate qualities of patience, perseverance, reliability, consistency, and enthusiasm for new ideas
- Be a person who both enjoys being with young children and is worthy of imitation by the children
- Must love outdoors, find it easy to work and dress in outdoor settings with children

Process for candidate application:
- Submit a personal narrative, detailing your life experience, interest in early childhood education, your personal interests and why we should consider you (REQUIRED)
- Submit your resume, if you have one
- Provide 3 references, at least 2 pertaining to your previous work with children (REQUIRED)
- After the director contacts you, there will be a phone interview, followed by an in person interview and observation day.

This Saturday!
10am to 1pm
Our first ever spring pop-up craft show ~ outdoors, on the sidewalk, in the sunshine!
Hand crafted works from makers, bakers & crafters within our school community!
Stop by for some goodies, do a little shopping for Mother's Day & Father's Day. Everyone is welcome.
Most items priced between $1 - $7. Some specialty items are a little more! Spring is the theme and it's a favorite and most creative time of year at The Children's Garden. Hope to see you!