Certified Montessori Teacher | Grand Prairie, TX

Montessori Teacher Certification – Available in Grand Prairie, TX

If you’re passionate about working with young children and interested in the Montessori approach to education, you may be wondering where to start. With so many teacher education programs and certification options available, it can be challenging to navigate the process. However, understanding how to become a certified Montessori teacher in Grand Prairie, TX is the first step to a fulfilling career in education that emphasizes hands-on, child-centered learning. 

The certification process involves completing a Montessori teacher training program and meeting specific certification requirements established by an accredited Montessori training program. This certification shows that a teacher has completed thorough training in the philosophy, concepts, and instructional techniques of the Montessori method and has proven their ability to effectively apply those principles working with children in a Montessori classroom. 

Certification is a requirement to be a teacher in any accredited Montessori school. Certification can be obtained by age ranges and is often broken down as: 

• Infant & Toddler (birth – age 3)
• Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 – 6)
• Elementary I (ages 6 – 9)
• Elementary II (ages 9 – 12)
• Elementary I – II (ages 6 – 12)
• Secondary I (ages 12 – 15)
• Secondary I – II (ages 12 – 18)

Some programs offer additional certification in focused areas such as math and language to provide further expertise in teaching and designing curriculum. 

The time it takes to become certified as a Montessori teacher can vary depending on the specific training program you choose and your personal study pace. Montessori teacher training programs often take a few months to a couple of years to complete, depending on the level of certification you want.

For instance, a program for a full Montessori teacher certification can take one to two years, whereas a program for a Montessori assistant teacher certification can be finished in as little as three to six months. Some programs are offered in a full-time, intensive format, while others are designed to be completed part-time while you are working or pursuing other studies.

It’s important to note that earning a Montessori teacher certification requires both coursework and hands-on experience working with children in a Montessori classroom. This practical experience is typically gained through supervised practice teaching in a Montessori school or classroom, which can take additional time to complete.

ICME Montessori Teacher Training Program is fully accredited through MACTE (Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education) and offers a vigorous Early Childhood (2 ½ – 6 yrs) 2-year training program complete with both academic classes and hands on experience. Students are required to complete 600 hours of instruction to become a certified Montessori teacher.

• Theory = 200 hrs               
• Practicum = 120 hrs                  
• Internship = 280 hrs

At ICME, interested individuals can apply to the Montessori teacher training program at any time of the year, and must meet certain basic requirements in order to be considered for admission.

1. A High School and/or College Diploma (s)
2. Minimum age of 18 years
3. Proof of experience working with children for a minimum of 1 year
4. Candidates can also hold a college degree in any field and no previous teaching experience or background in education is required.
5. Personal interview with the Training Director
6. No testing is required for admission to take any of the subjects of this course.
7. Candidates are accepted if all requirements are in compliance.

When you obtain your Montessori teaching certification through ICME, you will graduate with a well-rounded store of knowledge of educational topics that extend beyond math and language. In addition to these, the ICME curriculum includes classes in cultural studies, sensorial development, practical life, psychology and philosophy, and music and movement.  We truly embrace the Montessori principles and guide our teachers to see their students as a whole and education both mind, body and emotions.  Contact us today to find out how to become a certified Montessori teacher.