Become a Montessorian

Montessori Teacher Academy provides a Teacher Education Program of the highest academic standards. Based on the Montessori principles, this program leads to a full understanding and embracing of the Montessori philosophy, curriculum, and methodology. It guides the student in the planning, development, and organization of the ideal classroom, a carefully prepared environment that speaks to the child’s natural development of order, concentration, coordination, and independence. The student understands the rationale and sequence of the Montessori materials, becomes well-versed in the knowledge and confidence in presenting these purposeful activities to children. 

Above all, the Montessori Teacher Academy shares its feelings of love, respect, and admiration for children and its commitment to creating nurturing environments that speak to the education of the whole child.

The Montessori Teacher Academy provides complete and fully accredited courses in Montessori Teacher Education for children ages 2½ through 6. This course prepares adults to acquire the insights and skills needed to work with children, meet their individual needs, and plan for their continuity of learning experiences through the Montessori philosophy, theory, methodology, and practical implementation. 

The student will learn to demonstrate theoretical knowledge and research findings in child development and early childhood education. The student will also become part of a school team and learn how to work well with co-workers, administration, staff, parents, and the community. 

The adult learner enrolls in one of the three types of credentials depending on the current level of education:

* The candidate for an AMS Early Childhood Credential holds a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution.

* An AMS Associate Early Childhood Credential is awarded to an adult learner with a high school diploma or equivalent. Still, it does not have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution. Teachers with an Associate Credential are eligible for an AMS Early Childhood Credential when they complete the bachelor’s degree requirement by providing an official college transcript from an accredited U.S. college or university sent to AMS.

* International Early Childhood Credential. AMS awards an International Early Childhood Credential to international adult learners who do not hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution but hold a bachelor’s degree from a foreign university.

Successful completion of all course requirements awards the student a Montessori Early Childhood Credential for educating children 2½ through 6 years of age from the American Montessori Society, AMS. Montessori Teacher Academy graduates receive Early Childhood Education Units of College Credit (non-transferable) from this institution in the form of an official transcript. These units meet the requirements specified in Title XXII of the California Code of Regulations and are accepted by the State of California, Department of Social Services. 

Our graduates are well prepared to take their place in the Early Childhood Education community. Although placement is not guaranteed, we provide information regarding positions available in the field. Our students are in high demand!