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Why Attend the Montessori Teacher Education Institute of Atlanta?
The Montessori Teacher Education Institute of Atlanta was founded in 2013 to provide Montessori teacher training in Infant & Toddler, Early Childhood, and Elementary Montessori programs. We hold the highest level of accreditation for the institute, which includes the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) and the American Montessori Society (AMS).
The mission of the institute is to be a respected and valued national resource for Montessori schools and educators and to support the Montessori communities in the US and worldwide. Our programs are designed with the working teacher in mind, delivered on weekends, and in a blended model with face-to-face and online components*.
We know that adult learners thrive when there are ample opportunities for interactive discussions, hands-on activities, team projects, and classroom observations. We believe our adult learners will find our blended method of learning to be highly effective and applicable to their work with children in the classroom.
*Infant & Toddler and Early Childhood are offered as blended models with face-to-face and online components. Elementary programs are 100% in-person and are taught in a series of summer sessions and weekends. Learn More About Montessori Certification
Teacher Preparation
AMS Infant/Toddler Program
The Infant and Toddler Program (ages birth through 3 years of age) is a blended training model with face to face and online components. This program offers professional training for individuals who aspire to or already work with young children between birth and three years of age.
This Montessori course focuses on what quality care means for infants, how to nurture their development, and how to set up the environment for success. In total you will spend 210 total hours in the academic portion (140 in person, 70 online) and 540 hours in a practicum (or student teaching) setting.
AMS Early Childhood Program
The Early Childhood Program (ages 2 1/2 to 6) is a blended training model with face to face and online components.
This program offers professional training for individuals who aspire to or already work with children ages 2 ½ years to 6 years of age.
In total you will spend 301 in the academic portion (221in person, 80 online) and 540 hours in a practicum (or student teaching) setting.
AMS Early Childhood Overview Course
This 40-hour online course is a prerequisite for the Infant & Toddler and Elementary programs. (36 hours online with a 4 hour primary classroom observation).
It provides a foundation on Montessori's philosophy, her life and work as well as how to support the Montessori child ages 2.5 years through 6. Attendees will receive an overview of each subject in the early childhood environment, including Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Music and Art.
AMS Elementary I Program
The Elementary I (6-9 years) Course offers professional training for individuals who aspire to or already work with children ages 6 years to 9 years of age.
This course is taught all in person in a series of summer sessions and weekends, and in total you will spend 326 hours at the Harbour Oaks Montessori in the academic portion and 1080 hours in a practicum (or student teaching) setting.
AMS Elementary I - II Program
The Elementary I & II (6-12 years) Course offers professional training for individuals who aspire to or already work with children ages 6 years to 9 years or 9 years to 12 years of age.
This course is taught all in person in a series of summer sessions and weekends, and in total you will spend 507.5 hours in class at Harbour Oaks Montesori for the academic portion and 1080 hours in a practicum (or student teaching) setting.
Student Articulation Agreements
Click the box below for more information!The American Montessori Society is a vigorous advocate for recognition of Montessori education by institutions of higher education. We applaud the colleges and universities listed below that have demonstrated their commitment to the field by offering credits to AMS credential-holders who enroll in their programs, opportunities for combining a Montessori credential with a degree in Montessori education, and more.
Credential Plus Degree
If you are looking to blend the intensive focus of Montessori teacher training with the breadth of knowledge offered by a college or university program, here are options for your consideration.
Study at a Single Institution
These colleges and universities offer a degree in Montessori education in conjunction with an AMS credential:
Combine Studies at 2 Institutions
These colleges and universities offer credits and degrees in conjunction with teacher education programs where you can earn AMS credentials.
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Non-Degree (Credits or Units)
Credits for Credential Holders
These colleges and universities offer credits to AMS credential-holders seeking admission to their bachelor’s or master’s degree programs:
- Chaminade University of Honolulu, Honolulu, HI (online)
- Concordia College, New York, NY (MS)
- Endicott College, The Institute for Educational Studies, Beverly, MA (online)
- Sarasota University, Sarasota, FL (online)
- St. Catherine University, St. Paul/Minneapolis, MN (BA or MAEd, online)
- St. Mary’s College of California, Moraga, CA
- Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH (online)
If you would like your college or university listed on this page, please have the Montessori teacher education program with which you collaborate contact Melina Papadimitriou, AMS director of teacher education. This list is cultivated through amshq.org.
“My vision of teaching has finally been fulfilled since I attended training at the Institute.
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