Early Childhood Montessori Diploma Program- Online

“Free the child’s potential and you will transform him into the world.” – Dr. Maria Montessori

Program Overview

The Early Childhood Montessori Online Diploma Program prepares the candidate teacher to work with children from 2.5 to 6 years of age in a Montessori environment or Child-Centered Classroom. Montessori Teacher’s College’s online interactive and media rich Early Childhood Montessori Diploma program provides personal mentoring with our expert faculty and student placement in your local area.

The Early Childhood Montessori Online Diploma Program is based on the fundamental Montessori philosophy and methodology (link). Upon graduation of this Diploma Program, 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 Early Childhood Montessori classroom teacher.

This in-depth diploma program will provide you with the knowledge of contemporary child development within the framework of the Montessori approach.

Program Details

The Montessori Teacher’s College Early Childhood Online Diploma Program is comprised of detailed theory lectures on Dr. Maria Montessori’s guiding principles of observing and following the child. Detailed presentations of the materials used by children 2.5 to 6 years of age in Practical life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, Culture, Music and Sports will be learnt, presented and discussed in a vital prepared environment. You will also have

The Internship/Placement will include supervised practice with Montessori materials and teacher practice in a Montessori school prepared environment in your local area. The internship/placement in a Montessori classroom is one of the most valuable learning experiences you will undergo. Working with children and being guided and mentored by experienced teachers provides you a wide range of real-life practical scenarios to learn from. You will learn how to observe, facilitate and support children in their developmental growth in a classroom environment. Your internship/placement provides you the practical experiences to apply your Montessori academic knowledge while developing your classroom.

Program Aims and Objectives

to have a deeper understanding of the Montessori philosophy and methodology
to apply your experience, skills and knowledge in an Early Childhood classroom
to apply your knowledge and skills with your own child
to be a prepared Montessori teacher (guide directress) in any Infant Toddler class in the world.

Program Career Opportunities

You can apply to the following positions:

Early Childhood or Casa Montessori Teacher, Early Childcare Teacher, Primary classroom teacher, Daycare school adviser, Early years administrator, ability to open your own Infant Toddler home school.

Accreditations

This program is accredited by MACTE, CCMA, and by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities Ontario.

Admission Process:

Course Admission Requirements

A diploma from a MACTE accredited college
A minimum of five years’ teaching in a Montessori environment
A university degree

Course Start Dates

Course Fees

Program Fees

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

Resume
Transcripts from most recent education
Vulnerable Sector Check (must be current i.e. within past 3 months)

Following receipt of all documentation above, you will be contacted via e-mail to set an interview date and time.

After a full review of your documentation and interview, you will be notified with respect to your admission into the program.