The Montessori Teacher Training Institute of Mercer County Community College is American Montessori Society (AMS) affiliated and is accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE.) Our program utilizes the complete Montessori curriculum.
Classes are held at Robbinsville Montessori located at 2022 Washington Boulevard in Robbinsville, New Jersey; this location enables students in our program to be immersed in the Montessori method from the first day of class.
Who should enroll?
Requirements:
To earn a certificate, you must complete the following courses and practicum hours. Please download information about the program including the Adult Learner Handbook and an application (links below). Montessori schools will not hire a teacher without the Montessori Teacher certificate.
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Module I (Fall 2020)
Cost: $1,650 (price could be subject to change)
Module II (Fall 2020)
Cost: $1,095 (price could be subject to change)
Module III (Spring 2021)
Cost: $1,215 (price could be subject to change)
Module IV (Spring 2021)
Cost: $1,435 (price could be subject to change)
Practicum - 540 hours
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Modules I-IV
Cost: $1,350 (price could be subject to change)
Self- Directed Practicum
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Modules I-IV
Cost: $2,230 (price could be subject to change)
All interested students should please download our Adult Learner Handbook and Application.
MONTESSORI POLICIES AND PROCEDURE
The course within this module will present the historical perspective and key components of the Montessori Method through Maria Montessori’s documentation. Montessori theory and education philosophy will be discussed along with the nature and development of young children and their absorbent minds. The importance of practical life learning will also be covered through hands-on applications in a Montessori environment. Students are required to compile an album and prepare short essays.
NCEDU-CS005-01 / 6.8 CEU / cost: $1,650
Dates Sep 8 – Oct 20 Time 5:30-8:30pm (TU, TH); 8:30am – 4:30pm (SA)
Sessions 17 Instructor Monica Shah
Day TU, TH, SA NOTES ½ hour lunch - Sat classes: Sep 12, 26; Oct 10, 17;
This module covers the areas of Sensorial learning, Math, and Art. Montessori materials will be presented and practiced upon to strengthen students’ understanding of education and refinement of senses. The Sensorial area of any Montessori classroom builds the foundation of future success. Students will then learn the importance that Math and Art plays in the Montessori classroom. Each student will be required to compile an album for each area as well as begin a resource file.
NCEDU-CS027-01 / 7.8 CEU / cost: $1,095
Dates Oct 22 – Dec 17 Time 5:30-8:30pm (TU, TH); 8:30am – 4:30pm (SA)
Sessions 20 Instructor Monica Shah
Day TU, TH, SA NOTES ½ hour lunch - Sat classes: Oct 24; Nov 7,21; Dec 5
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Modules I-IV / cost: $1,350
NCEDU-CS009-01 / cost: $1350
Dates SEPT 1- JUN 30
Self-Directed Practicum
NCEDU-CS009-02 / cost: $2230
Dates : Sep 1- Jun 30
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