Early Childhood Montessori Assistants Certificate – Summer Course - Montessori Teachers College

Early Childhood Montessori Assistants Certificate – Summer Course

“Early childhood education is the key to the betterment of society.” – Dr. Maria Montessori

Course Overview

The Early Childhood Montessori Assistants Certificate two week summer 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 philosophy and methodology (link). 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 a hands-on overview of Dr. Montessori’s concepts of the:

Prepared Environment
Child’s Stages of Development
Child’s Sensitive Periods
Exercises of Practical Life
Movement and Music
Guide, Facilitator

Course Details

The Early Childhood Montessori Assistants Certificate summer course consists of 2 weeks of intensive training. The College’s trained faculty will review Dr. Maria Montessori’s pedagogical methodology allowing time for hands-on classroom material interaction. Upon successful completion, you will be offered a Early Childhood Montessori Assistants’ Certificate.

Course Aims and Objectives

Within the course aims and objectives you will:

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 prepared environment
gain an understanding of the fundamental principles of the Montessori philosophy
learn the principles underpinning the Montessori methodology
learn to develop a deep respect for the abilities of each child
gain an understanding of the role of the Montessori assistant

Course and Career Opportunities

A number of career positions will be available such as:

Montessori 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 Assistant

Accreditations

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Admission Process:

Admission Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Course Start Dates

Course Fees

At Montessori Teacher’s College, we offer high quality programs, designed by experienced educators and Montessorians, at the lowest cost. Just as Dr. Montessori gave her system to the world we are trying to offer our courses so they are accessible to all who want to learn.

Non-Refundable Application Fee $30
Early Childhood Montessori Diploma $850

Admission Process

We have made the admissions process as follows:

Step 1: Submit

Application Form (link)

Application Fee

Step 2:

Upon submission of items in Step 1, submit the following

Upon submission of items in Step 1, and receiving confirmation from Montessori Teacher’s College that you have been registered, please submit the following payment of $450.00.

(Payment link)