Online Early Childhood Montessori Assistant Certificate Course

Online Early Childhood Montessori Assistant Certificate Course

The child making use of all he finds around him, shapes himself for the future.”    – Dr. Maria Montessori

Can start any time

Online

Self-Directed (Complete at your own pace)

Access for 4 months

35 hours

Upon successful completion, you will be offered an Early Childhood Montessori Assistants’ Certificate

8 Modules including:

– Lessons and Learning Resources

– Assignments

– Video Presentations

– A guide who ensures you are on pace

Course Overview

The Early Childhood Montessori Assistants Certificate course prepares you to work as an Assistant Teacher with children from 2.5 to 6 years of age in a Montessori school, Daycare or Child-Centered classroom.

The Early Childhood Montessori Assistants Certificate course is based on the fundamentals of Dr. Maria Montessori’s and Dr. Silvana Montanaro’s philosophy and methodology. Upon graduation of this Certification Course, you will be provided opportunities and the necessary skills, knowledge and practical hands-on experiences to pursue a career as a caring, skilled and qualified Montessori Early Childhood classroom assistant teacher.

This certification course will provide you with a general understanding of child development within the context of the Montessori approach. The Early Childhood Montessori Assistants Certificate Course is designed to ensure that you also gain an understanding of Dr. Montessori’s concepts of the:

  • Prepared Environment
  • Child’s Stages of Development
  • Child’s Sensitive Periods
  • Exercises of Practical Life
  • Guide, Facilitator
  • Sensorial Activities
  • Language Activities
  • Arithmetic Activities
  • Culture Activities

Admission Process:

Admission Requirements

Applicants must:

be 16 years of age or older

have completed grade 10 or equivalent

Course Calendar

Course Dates: This course is online and self-directed (completed at your own pace).

Duration: You will have up to 4 months to complete this course from the date you begin

Course Fees

Early Childhood Montessori Assistants Certificate: $495.00

Please note that the course fees are non-refundable, non-transferrable, and cannot be credited towards any other course.

Course Details

The Early Childhood Montessori Assistants Certificate consists of eight modules and video presentations. It is flexible in that you can work at your own pace and on your own schedule. You will be assigned a guide who will ensure you are understanding the concepts through the course. Upon successful completion, you will be offered an Early Childhood Montessori Assistants’ Certificate.

This course is a 3 credit course (35 hours) and is considered an Early Childhood Montessori Educator Level 1 Course.

Course Aims and Objectives

  • learn that Dr. Montessori’s vision of education prepares the child for life
  • learn that the Montessori assistant supports the child’s learning in a special Early Childhood prepared environment
  • gain an understanding of the fundamental principles of the Montessori philosophy
  • learn the principles underpinning the Infant Toddler Montessori methodology
  • learn to develop a deep respect for the abilities of each child
  • gain an understanding of the role of the Early Childhood Montessori assistant

Career Opportunities

After completing your Early Childhood Montessori Assistant Certificate Course, you can apply to the following positions:

  • Montessori Early Childhood Assistant Teacher working with children from 2.5 to 6 years of age
  • Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
  • Before and After School Assistant Teacher
  • Home Daycare
  • Daycare Classroom Early Childhood Assistant

Montessori Teachers College does not guarantee employment to those who successfully complete the certificate course.