Course Details
Early Childhood (2.5 - 6 years)
Our Early Childhood Teacher Education Program prepares the Adult Learner for their role as a Montessori guide in a mixed-age classroom (2.5 - 6). The program introduces the fundamentals of Early Childhood Montessori Education in two components:
Academic Phase, minimum of 356 academic hours
Practicum Phase, minimum of 540 hours
Graduates will earn an Early Childhood credential from the American Montessori Society.
Schedule
Bi-Weekly Course from 4/4/2020-6/30/2021
Tue 6:30pm-8:30pm
Sat 9am-6pm
Field Training (Practicum)
3 hours every day Mon-Fri for 540 hours
Requirements
High School or College Transcript
With High School diploma – will receive Associate Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Credential
With Bachelor’s degree (Foreign transcripts of university degree must be evaluated by an outside agency to determine their equivalency to a United States degree) – will receive Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Credential
Interview
A brief essay (250 word minimum) about your experience with Montessori education and why you wish to take the training
​Completed Application Form (See Bottom of Page)
Course Outline
Academic Courses (357Hours)
Child Development and Observation
Montessori Philosophy
Practical Life Curriculum
Sensorial Curriculum
Language Arts Curriculum
Mathematics Curriculum
Cultural Curriculum (Geography, History, Botany & Zoology)
Classroom Leadership
Art, Music and Movement -
Child, Family and Community and Practicum seminar & Yearlong Project
Practicum (540 Hours/9 months)
Minimum 3 hours per day
5 days per week for 9 consecutive months
Fees
Tuition $6500
Registration (non refundable) $200
Ams Adult Learner Fee (non refundable) $149
MACTE Adult Learner Fee (non refundable) $166
Email us for application and a 20% off coupon: gmtta1170@gmail.com