Montessori Teacher Academy
Overview
Academics
Objectives
The Montessori Teacher Academy provides complete and fully accredited courses in Montessori Teacher Education for children ages 2½ through 6. This program 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 adult learner 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.
Admissions
Credentials offered
- AMS Early Childhood Credential, Bachelor's Degree from an accredited U.S. institution required.
- AMS Associate Early Childhood Credential, high school diploma or equivalent required.
- International Early Childhood Credential, Bachelor’s Degree from a foreign university required.
TUITION AND FEES
Fees
registration
Non-refundable
due upon enrollment
$250.00
Association
Strf fee
Non-refundable “fee” required by the BPPE
$500.00
$0.00
Tuition
Summer Intensive Tuition
Due June 1
$4,000.00
Fall Tuition
$2,000.00
Winter Tuition
$2,000.00
Total
$8,750.00
For More Information
Hours on site:
During the month of June
Monday – Friday
12 pm – 7 pm
And select Saturdays (call in advance)
9 am – 12 pm
Monarch Bay Montessori Academy
32920 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Dana Point, California 92629
Call us 9 am – 5 pm
Monday – Friday
Montessorita
32920 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, California 92629
(949) 242-0250
COURSE COMPONENTS
SUMMER COMPONENT


ACADEMIC YEAR COMPONENT
During the academic year, we explore the Montessori Methodology through readings, lectures, class discussions, and assignments. The courses covered are Philosophy, Child Development, Classroom Leadership, Observation, and Cultural Subjects.
Philosophy dives into the exploration of Maria Montessori’s life and the key elements of the Montessori Methodology. Child Development gives you a look into current and past theologists, developmental patterns of young children, different learning styles, and family dynamics. You gain knowledge about classroom management strategies, environmental design, and communication tactics through Classroom Leadership. During the Observation course, you learn a framework for observation and reflection that connects theory to practice. Finally, you learn how to expand the children’s awareness of the world around them through Cultural Studies. Anti-Bias and Anti-Racist Education is interwoven through all the coursework as is relevant and necessary.PRACTICUM COMPONENT

CURRENT COHORTS
2025 WINTER COHORT
2025 SUMMER COHORT
2025 FALL COHORT
Hybrid Program
January 2025 – December 2025
Hybrid Program
June 2025 – May 2026
Hybrid Program
September 2025 – December 2026
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE
Orientation Meeting
December 6, 2024
First day of class
January 7, 2025
Orientation Meeting
May 14, 2025
First day of class
June 2, 2025
Orientation Meeting
August 20, 2025
First day of class
September 2, 2025
Academic courses
Academic courses
Academic courses
Course Semesters Online:
Winter/Spring: January – May 2025
Fall: September – December 2025
Tuesdays 6:00 – 9:00 PM on Zoom
Synchronous and asynchronous
Workshops In–person:
January – December 2025
Select Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Summer Intensive In–person:
June 2 – June 27, 2024
Monday – Friday 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Summer Intensive In–person:
June 2 – June 27, 2025
Monday – Friday 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Course Semesters Online:
Fall: September – December 2025
Winter/Spring: January – May 2025
Tuesdays 6:00 – 9:00 PM on Zoom
Synchronous and asynchronous
Workshops In–person:
September 2025 – May 2026
Select Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Course Semesters Online:
Fall: September – December 2025
Winter/Spring: January – May 2025
Tuesdays 6:00 – 9:00 PM on Zoom
Synchronous and asynchronous
Workshops In–person:
September 2025 – May 2026
Select Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Summer Intensive In–person:
June TBA, 2026
Monday – Friday 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Practicum
Practicum
Practicum
January 2025 – December 2025
September 2025 – May 2026
September 2025 – May 2026
Calendar
SUMMER 2025 COHORT
May 14, 2025
VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION
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May 21, 2025
ORIENTATION SESSION
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June 2 - 27, 2025
WINTER ACADEMIC COMPONENT
Monarch Bay Montessori
zoom.us
September to December 2025
FALL ACADEMIC COMPONENT
Monarch Bay Montessori
zoom.us
SUMMER ACADEMIC COMPONENT
- Week 1 – Practical Life
- Week 2 – Sensorial
- Week 3 – Language
- Week 4 – Math
12 – 7:00 pm
In-person at Monarch Bay
Montessori Academy
June 2026
Graduation
PARAPROFESSIONAL COURSE
August 2025
MONTESSORI ASSISTANT TRAINING COURSE
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
zoom.us