Our Early Childhood Teacher Education Program prepares the Adult Learner for their role as a Montessori guide in a mixed-age classroom (2.5 - 6). The program introduces the fundamentals of Early Childhood Montessori Education in two components:
Academic Phase, minimum of 356 academic hours
Practicum Phase, minimum of 540 hours
Graduates will earn an Early Childhood credential from the American Montessori Society.
Bi-Weekly Course from 4/4/2020-6/30/2021
Tue 6:30pm-8:30pm
Sat 9am-6pm
Field Training (Practicum)
3 hours every day Mon-Fri for 540 hours
High School or College Transcript
With High School diploma – will receive Associate Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Credential
With Bachelor’s degree (Foreign transcripts of university degree must be evaluated by an outside agency to determine their equivalency to a United States degree) – will receive Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Credential
Interview
A brief essay (250 word minimum) about your experience with Montessori education and why you wish to take the training
Completed Application Form (See Bottom of Page)
Child human growth & development (32hrs)
Observation (15 hrs)
Introduction to Montessori philosophy & curriculum (32hrs)
Practical life curriculum (nutrition & health) (32hrs)
Sensorial curriculum (32hrs)
Language curriculum (40hrs)
Mathematics curriculum (40hrs)
Social studies (30hrs)
Physical & life science curriculum (30hrs)
Parent Involvement/Education (25 hrs)
Classroom leadership (safety & administration) (16hrs)
Art and music (25 hrs)
Movement curriculum (8 hrs)
Practicum seminar (19hrs)
Yearlong (graduation) project (2hrs)
Tuition $6500
Registration (non refundable) $200
Ams Adult Learner Fee (non refundable) $149
MACTE Adult Learner Fee (non refundable) $166
Email us for application : gmtta1170@gmail.com
Grace Montessori Teacher Training Academy Application form.pdf