Our mission is to provide children with the best possible Montessori elementary teachers who respect the child and can support each child's needs. The 6-9 child seeks and needs an introduction to and an overview of just about everything. The more the child undertakes, the more s/he learns. This is the Age for Cosmic Education. Children in Montessori settings who have been supported in their whole development have a good chance to arrive at adolescence with self-control, social and intellectual skills, and a positive view of human beings. This gives them a perspective that enables them to make intelligent choices about their behaviour, the way to face challenges, and their role and contribution in the future.
The goal of this Montessori Elementary Teacher Course is to provide a thorough understanding of The Secret of Childhood, to help them gain insights into the true nature of the child (6-9), to model the use of an impressive array of invaluable learning tools, and to demonstrate how respect for the child's "inner teacher" serves as the integrating principle for effective elementary education.
Both Master Teachers Dr. Daniel Jutras and Katherine Schweitzer are well experienced in the preparation of Elementary Montessori teachers: Daniel has a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Ottawa, an AMI diploma (3-6) from Perugia, Italy, and a St.Nicholas Montessori Advanced diploma (6-12) from England; Katherine Schweizer holds an AMI Diploma (3-6) and a two TMI Diplomas (6-9 and 9-12).
Our aim is to provide candidates opportunities and resources to gain the necessary knowledge and practical experience to pursue a career as authentic qualified Montessori elementary teachers. The demand for "Top class" authentic Montessori elementary teachers is continually growing. There is a strong demand everywhere.
Through the Montessori Elementary Education Course, candidates will:
The Montessori Elementary Teacher Education Course prepares the adult to accompany and guide young children from 6 through 9 years of age in a Montessori structured environment.
The MACTE accredited Elementary Montessori Diploma Course includes lectures and essays on Montessori child psychology, the Montessori concept of education, demonstration and practice with the Montessori materials, sharing impressions of readings, and construction of hand-made materials for use in Elementary classrooms.
The Elementary curriculum includes study in the areas of biology, botany, geography, history, language and literacy, sciences, mathematics, music and creative arts. Cosmic education illustrates the long preparation of the earth coming to life, the unity of and harmony in all things, the impact of human beings on the environment, the interdependence with it, and the education for peace.
The Elementary Internship as an integral part of the training consists of an Internship of 400 hours including a minimum of 120 hours of observation and supervised teaching practice in a Montessori elementary classroom.
Practical application in an approved Montessori learning environment under the guidance of an experienced Montessori certified teacher is required during this course.
This integral part of the Education Course consists of an Internship of 400 hours that includes 120 clock hours minimum of supervised teaching practice where the teacher candidate observes, assists and participates to the dynamic process of education of the host Montessori school. Independent study, projects, material making and research constitute the remaining 280 hours.
Successful completion of coursework, examinations and Internship leads to the International Montessori Elementary Education Diploma awarded by the Institute, MACTE Accredited.
Graduates who hold a diploma granted by our program, accredited by the MACTE Commission, are recognized by the Ministry of Education of Ontario as qualified to work with children in a Montessori program for children ages 6-9 years of age in compliance with staffing requirements.
Available internationally, online, starting when you are ready to begin the Elementary I (6-9 year old) Montessori online education program.
A registration fee of $ 200 is required upon registration request. Registration fees are not included in the $ 5,800 tuition fees.