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
$450.00
$20.00
Credential Fee
Due prior to graduation
$500.00
Tuition
Summer Intensive Tuition
Due June 1
$3,600.00
Fall Tuition
$1,200.00
Winter Tuition
$1,200.00
Total
$7,220.00
For More Information
Montessorita
(949) 240-3344
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
2023 WINTER COHORT
2023-2024 - SUMMER COHORT
2022-2023 FALL COHORT
January – December 2023
June 2023 – May 2024
September 2023 – December 2023
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE
Orientation Meeting
December 7, 2022
Monday, January 10, 2023
Orientation Meeting
May 10, 2023
Monday, June 5, 2023
August 22, 2023
First day of class
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Academic Workshops
Academic Workshops
Academic Workshops
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January – May 2023
September – December 2023 - In – person and online classes
- Tuesdays 6:00 – 9:00 PM
- Selected Saturdays – 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Synchronous and asynchronous
- June 5 – June 30, 2023
- In – person classes
- Monday – Friday 12:00 – 7:00 PM
- June 5 – June 30, 2023
- In – person
- Monday – Friday
- 12:00 – 7:00 PM
- September 2023 – May 2024
- In – person and online classes
- Tuesdays from 6:00 – 9:00 PM
- Selected Saturdays – 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Synchronous and asynchronous
- September 2023 – May, 2024
- In – person
- Monday – Friday
- 12:00 – 7:00 PM
- June 3 – June 28, 2024
- In – person and online classes
- Tuesdays from 6:00 – 9:00 PM
- Selected Saturdays – 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Synchronous and asynchronous
Practicum
Practicum
Practicum
September 2023 – May 2024
Calendar
JUNE 2022 COHORT
March 22, 2023
VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION
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May 10, 2023
VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION
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June 5 to 30, 2023
SUMMER ACADEMIC COMPONENT
- Week 1 – Practical Life
- Week 2 – Language
- Week 3 – Sensorial
- Week 4 – Math
12 – 7:00 pm
Monarch Bay
Montessori
September to December 2023
FALL ACADEMIC COMPONENT
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January to May 2024
WINTER ACADEMIC COMPONENT
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June 2024
Graduation
PARAPROFESSIONAL COURSE
August 2023
MONTESSORI ASSISTANT TRAINING COURSE
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SEPTEMBER 2022 COHORT
August 22, 2023
VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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September to December 2023
FALL ACADEMIC COMPONENT
Monarch Bay Montessori
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January to May 2024
WINTER ACADEMIC COMPONENT
Monarch Bay Montessori
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June 3 to 28, 2024
SUMMER ACADEMIC COMPONENT
12 – 7:00 pm
Monarch Bay Montessori
June 2025
Graduation
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