Canadian Montessori Academy

Early Childhood Teacher Training

Become a Montessori Early Childhood Teacher

"Education is not something which the teacher does, but it is a natural process which develops spontaneously in the human being. It is not acquired by listening to words, but in virtue of experiences in which the child acts on his environment. The teacher's task is not to talk, but to prepare and arrange a series of motives for cultural activity in a special environment made for the child." --Dr. Maria Montessori

Canadian Montessori Academy offers an Early Childhood Montessori teacher education program leading to Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certification from the American Montessori Society (AMS).

Course of Study

Montessori education is unique:

• Observing to understand children's natural learning styles.
• Using developmentally appropriate instructional materials.
• Designing educational environments.
• Facilitating individualized learning.
• Offering a holistic curriculum allowing for cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Grouping the children by mixed ages according to their developmental stages.
• Collaborating with families to provide an integrated base for life-long learning.
• Montessori methods of education are found worldwide.

All faculty members are qualified and experienced Montessori teacher educators.

The program

The Montessori Teacher Education Program begins with initial in class sessions. Daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., students participate in lectures, seminars, hands-on practice sessions with materials and observation sessions in the classroom. Basic course materials are provided.

The year long practicum and independent studies take place in a Montessori classroom with guidance from a certified Montessori teacher and the training program staff.

Courses work continues during the winter week seminar and in the summer.Examinations are held twice a year in June and December.

Upon successfully completing the academic program, the year long practicum, and all assignments, students are awarded Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Certification from the American Montessori Society (AMS)

Student Practicum

This program is very unique. The practicum internship runs from September to June. You may be paid hourly minimum wage or receive an honorarium by the school where you intem. Each school is independently owned and operated. Salary arrangements could vary. Arranging the practicum internship is the responsibility of the student.

Internship may be served in any recognized Montessori school in Canada, in the U.S., or any other country.

The Canadian Montessori Academy can assist the student in arranging the internship. You may obtain more information on Montessori by contacting us.

The Canadian Montessori Academy Early Childhood Teacher Education Program is affiliated with the American Montessori Society (AMS) and this program is accreditated by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE).

Course fee:

$7,500.00 which includes all, albums and CMA course fees.

Application

Contact us to apply for the program: