2024 Assistant Teacher Course (Opens in January)

20 Hour Course

The PCTE Assistant Teacher Course is an asynchronous online course designed for anyone working in the role of an Assistant in a Montessori environment.  The workshop is recommended for assistants in Infant/Toddler, Early Childhood, and Elementary classrooms who are new to Montessori, new to the role of an assistant, caregivers, and non-Montessori employees. Discussion is centered on defining the role of the assistant through adult and child interactions, the daily life of a typical classroom, the importance of observation and reflection, the assistant’s role and responsibilities, and educating for peace

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Course highlights:

Montessori philosophy and principles

  • Role of the Assistant in a Montessori classroom
  • Teacher/student reflective language
  • Proper tone and professionalism in the classroom
  • Overview of Montessori materials
  • Program-specific instruction/dialog
  • Typical daily life of a Montessori classroom
  • Child development overview
  • Other topics relevant to the role of the assistant.   

Cost:

The fee for the 20-hour Assistant Course is $700.

For more information, please email Lisa Meisenbacher at lmeisenbacher@pmonts.org

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487 Cherry Valley Road
Princeton, New Jersey 08540

609-924-4594