Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Certification
ECE Assistant Teacher Certification Program (50 Hours) $750 + Shipping
The Montessori method of education provides children aged three to six with unique possibilities to learn more deeply, quickly, and efficiently through experience, guidance, and practice. The Montessori educator is the dynamic link to the environment, offering a tranquil, orderly, and compassionate atmosphere to encourage learning during this critical development phase.
MS of E’s Montessori Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Certification Program trains you to be a knowledgeable and compassionate Montessori teacher. Working with our excellent curriculum materials and resources will give you a solid foundation of Montessori philosophy and methodology as they apply to children aged three to six. The MS of E course prepares you to confidently guide and improve the lives of children in Montessori early childhood settings.
Upon enrollment, you will receive access to the online resources and assignments on Canvas, a copy of the “Practical Life” manual from Montessori Research and Development, and a copy of “The Fully-Alive Child” by Jamie Watts. This program takes 50 hours to complete. Those who complete this program will not have to take the “Theory” module if they choose to take the Teacher Certification course later. It may be completed in as many as twelve months.
Assignment 1 - The Montessori Movement
This assignment will teach you about the history of the Montessori movement from its inception to the present, the five main components of Montessori education, and an outline of the Montessori Teacher’s role within the classroom.
Assignment 2 - Child Development
Assignment 3 - Classroom Management
In this assignment, you will learn about the differences between traditional discipline practices and the Montessori approach to self-discipline, the components of a Montessori-prepared environment, the role of the teacher as a dynamic link between the child and the environment, and other classroom management topics.