I'm looking into an online Montessori training program to become a certified teacher. At this point in my life, I can't afford, nor do I have the time to attend an AMI school. Is that a big deal? Will I have a hard time finding a job if I am not AMI or AMS certified? Thanks!
I am trained AMS, but have personally had two teachers, trained through online schools, student teach with me. Another teacher I work with is AMI, and she has also had two teachers with her from online trainings. So, speaking from those experiences - we found the online training they recieved was very poor. I would not hire someone trained through an online course. The only "maybe" exception to that statement would be if they had several years experience working in a Montessori classroom before and during the online training...and had received a good 'on the job training' previously.
Good luck with what you decide, and best wishes to you.
On 7/07/11, Meghan wrote: > I'm looking into an online Montessori training program to > become a certified teacher. At this point in my life, I > can't afford, nor do I have the time to attend an AMI > school. Is that a big deal? Will I have a hard time finding > a job if I am not AMI or AMS certified? Thanks!
Perhaps you could find a Montessori school that would hire you to work as an assistant while you get your training...tell them you really want to get the training, but the only option you appear to have is on-line...and that you would like to do the training while working under a certified directress. If they do not have candidates with certification, perhaps they would be interested in "your intense interest to become properly trained,"
Good luck!
On 7/14/11, cjl wrote: > If possible, I would find a more prominent school - it could be > AMI, AMS or there are several others. > > I am trained AMS, but have personally had two teachers, trained > through online schools, student teach with me. Another teacher > I work with is AMI, and she has also had two teachers with her > from online trainings. So, speaking from those experiences - > we found the online training they recieved was very poor. I > would not hire someone trained through an online course. The > only "maybe" exception to that statement would be if they had > several years experience working in a Montessori classroom > before and during the online training...and had received a good > 'on the job training' previously. > > Good luck with what you decide, and best wishes to you. > > On 7/07/11, Meghan wrote: >> I'm looking into an online Montessori training program to >> become a certified teacher. At this point in my life, I >> can't afford, nor do I have the time to attend an AMI >> school. Is that a big deal? Will I have a hard time finding >> a job if I am not AMI or AMS certified? Thanks!
I was told that while having Montessori Paraprofessional Certification isn't a requirement for assistant positions, having it looks good and can make me more employable in Montessori.
Hello, I am a montessori teacher and an ECE with my AS, I have been teaching in public school for the past 9 yrs. I am now going back to Montesssori as a Primary Teacher 4/5 and assitant director... My Question is. .. Can someone give me heads up on how to start my lesson plan...I cant seem to find my notes for that long ago.. Thank You
Several years ago I worked in a couple of Montessori schools in 3-6 classrooms as an assistant teacher. I spent a month at one school and 2 months at another. I left the first school due to director practices I didn't agree with and felt went against the Montessori primciples and philosophy. While I liked the second school and felt it was much more...See MoreSeveral years ago I worked in a couple of Montessori schools in 3-6 classrooms as an assistant teacher. I spent a month at one school and 2 months at another. I left the first school due to director practices I didn't agree with and felt went against the Montessori primciples and philosophy. While I liked the second school and felt it was much more representative of Montessori principles and philosophy, I ended up leaving after a couple of months due to distance and the expensive it cost me (in gas and tolls) to get to the job. I liked Montessori and spent several months trying to get back into Montessori as an assistant teacher, but failed. Feeling defeated and not good enough, I turned myself to traditional eduction and tried pursuing that for awhile. Unfortunately, it's not working out and I want to try to get back into Montessori as an assistant teacher. However, I'm finding myself experiencing some bumps along the Montessori road. I've been told by the director of a Montessori school I recently interviewed at that I may want to consider getting my Montessori Paraprofessional Certification.
So, I signed up for Montessori Paraprofessional prepartion through the Seton Institute in Clarendon Hills, IL. The certification training runs 4 days (Monday through Thursday) and requires completion of one assignment to become certified. I'm attending the 4-day preparation next week.
It's my understanding that while having Montessori Paraprofessional Certification isn't a requirement for assistant positions, having it looks good and can make me more employable in Montessori.
I taught in a class of 28 students...See MoreConsidering your load of responsibilities, I would say the # of hours are appropriate or maybe even a bit on the lesser side. Do you have to teach a class too? The pay depends on where you are of course. IMO, it seems low....but then if it's a startup that is what they will pay you until they make profit.
I taught in a class of 28 students (3-6 years) for 36 hours a week & my salary was around $28,000. I was responsible for the teaching-side of it & I live in TX.
Good luck!
On 8/14/11, Polly wrote: > Hi I am currently being approached to help start up a > Montessori pre-school. I know this sounds silly but what is > the average number of hours worked per week? This > particular opportunity will be 45-50 hours a week and that > seems a little excessive to me especially with a pay of > less than $30,000USD. I would be in charge of > everything...staffing, teaching supplies and materials (not > buying them but deciding what to have), scheduling etc. > This for 0-5 years. Thank you!
On 8/14/11, CS wrote: > Considering your load of responsibilities, I would say the # > of hours are appropriate or maybe even a bit on the lesser > side. Do you have to teach a class too? The pay depends on > where you are of course. IMO, it seems low....but then if it's > a startup that is what they will pay you until they make > profit. > > I taught in a class of 28 students (3-6 years) for 36 hours a > week & my salary was around $28,000. I was responsible for the > teaching-side of it & I live in TX. > > Good luck! > > On 8/14/11, Polly wrote: >> Hi I am currently being approached to help start up a >> Montessori pre-school. I know this sounds silly but what is >> the average number of hours worked per week? This >> particular opportunity will be 45-50 hours a week and that >> seems a little excessive to me especially with a pay of >> less than $30,000USD. I would be in charge of >> everything...staffing, teaching supplies and materials (not >> buying them but deciding what to have), scheduling etc. >> This for 0-5 years. Thank you!
Hello guys! I have been thinking of putting up my own Montessori school in California. I wonder how much it takes to put up one classroom. Anyone here who knows? Thanks. tom
I am looking to obtain certification for Adolescent, but I'm researching to determine where I should invest my money, AMI versus AMS credential. Does any one have any thoughts? Maybe you've completed the AMI training in Cleveland, OH? or an AMS program? Please share with me any input that would be useful. Thank you for your time.
Have you observed at various schools? If so, which one did you connect with more? Have you studied the differences (and similarities) between the two?
Personally, I am trained AMS. I worked at a school that had both during and following my training, and my mentor was AMI. Currently teach in a school that has both AMI and AMS trained teachers, and we all share and learn from each other. I like things about both, and I don't think you can go 'wrong' with either one. It's more about which one you would embrace more.
The only thing I would research very carefully are the most common types of schools around you, and what they prefer. One or the other may hinder your ability to be hired locally. I got lucky.
On 8/25/11, Holly wrote: > I am looking to obtain certification for Adolescent, but > I'm researching to determine where I should invest my > money, AMI versus AMS credential. Does any one have any > thoughts? Maybe you've completed the AMI training in > Cleveland, OH? or an AMS program? Please share with me any > input that would be useful. Thank you for your time.
I am trained AMS, but have personally had two teachers, trained through online schools, student teach with me. Another teacher I work with is AMI, and she has also had two teachers with her from online trainings. So, speaking from those ex...See More