Teacher Training Programs

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Infant / Toddler

The Infant and Toddler program prepares adults for working with young children from birth through 3 years of age in a variety of settings which include home, school, and daycare.

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Early Childhood

The Early Childhood program prepares adults to educate 3-6 year old children in environments which are in keeping with the Montessori philosophy.

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Early Childhood
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Elementary I & Elementary II

There are two levels of Elementary Teacher Training:

The Elementary I (6-9 years) program prepares adults to teach children ages 6-9 in classrooms that are in keeping with the Montessori philosophy.

The Elementary II* Course (9-12 years) prepares the adult learner for their role as a Montessori guide in a multi-age classroom.

*Initiated application process for AMS affiliation and MACTE accreditation.

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Elementary I

The courses include an academic phase and a practicum phase. The academic phase begins in June with online classes and includes 3 weeks of onsite training in July.

Onsite training consists of lectures, discussions, material presentations, small and large group projects, supervised practice with materials, and a range of other hands-on activities. Online training will use the Google Classroom platform. Most classes are divided into four-hour modules of learning. Each module will consist of a Zoom class with the Instructor and follow-up content. Follow-up content includes; lesson presentations, reading, videos, reflection papers, group discussion, practice with materials, material-making, project preparation, project presentations, and a variety of other activities, and will be clearly explained by the Instructor. Attendance and participation are mandatory.

The Practicum phase typically begins in the Fall and lasts for the entire school year. The remaining academic hours are held during 5 onsite weekends during the school year and with online classes, that are scheduled Monday and Thursday evenings. Please see the full schedule for details. Onsite classes are held at the Princeton Montessori School. Students have access to well-equipped classrooms with a complete set of Montessori learning materials.

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Credentials Granted

An AMS Full Credential is awarded to those who hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and have satisfactorily completed the Infant and Toddler, Early Childhood, Elementary I PCTE teacher education program. This credential confirms affiliation with the American Montessori Society (AMS) and accreditation by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE)and is the highest standard for teacher preparation.

An AMS Associate Credential is awarded to those who do not hold a bachelor’s degree and have satisfactorily completed either the Infant and Toddler or Early Childhood teacher education program. Upon completion of a bachelor’s degree, the candidate receives full certification. The associate certification satisfies the necessary qualifications to teach in a Montessori environment in a recognized Montessori program in most states.  AMS strongly encourages holders of the Associate credential to obtain a Bachelor’s degree within seven years of credentialing.

For those who present a degree and transcripts from a country outside of the US, the AMS awards a Credential which states “degree awarded from (country).”

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487 Cherry Valley Road
Princeton, New Jersey 08540

609-924-4594