EMTTA - Etonkids Montessori Teacher Training Academy

Turn your energy and love for teaching into a rewarding career. Montessori teachers are constantly in high demand, and with a Montessori diploma you’ll enjoy a world of opportunity and a fulfilling career knowing you are making a difference in children’s lives.

Have you ever wondered how Montessori education works? Or wanted to be a Montessori teacher yourself? Etonkids Montessori Teacher Training Academy (EMTTA) trains current teachers and aspiring academic professionals to become internationally credentialed Montessori teachers.

EMTTA is the first indigenous Montessori teacher education program in China accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) and affiliated with the American Montessori Society (AMS).  

Course Highlights

• Contemporary scientific teaching method for adults
• Superb training facilities and internship support system
• Continual guidance from EMTTA’s highly experienced teacher-trainers
• Scholarships and internships available

Early Childhood Course (MACTE accredited, AMS affiliated)

Download A Handbook of Early Childhood Schedule and Application Process 2009-10
The minimum time frame for completion of the EMTTA early childhood program is twelve months. The upcoming cycle begins on 29 June 2009 and ends on 30 June 2010.  EMTTA begins with a seven-week summer session. Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Successful completion of the summer coursework allows the student to student-teach in a Montessori classroom. During the student teaching year, there will be monthly seminars and practice sessions plus 3 weekend seminars. The student will have a mentor to help them with observation and research assignments and who will observe them working with children.

Module 1: Orientation Assignments: begin now!

• Visit and write a one-page report on 3 nursery or kindergarten schools (your choice of schools and report format)

Module II [4 weeks] 29 June 2009 – 25 July 2009
o        Human Development: Current Theories
o        Montessori Approach & Theory: historical and current
o        Observation Theory and Practices
o        Prepared Environment: physical, social, and psychological environments
o        Practical Life Exercises—Theory & Practices
o        Language development in a multi-lingual school: Theory and Practices

Module III [3 weeks] 27 July – 15 August 2009
o        Sensorial Education: Theory and Practices
o        Mathematics Education – Theory and Practices
o        The Arts, Geography, History, Biology and Science Education
o        Creating Partnerships with Parents, and Classroom Leadership

Module IV, Weekend Seminars [3] These are held on Saturdays and Sundays 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
o        Art, Movement, & Music
o        Sharing of classroom Observation assignments    
o        Practical Exams
o        Understanding Administrative Issues
o        Parent Partnerships

Module V, Practicum – Student Teaching
Begins after completion of Modules I, II, and III. September – June. Additional assignments are required.

Infant - Toddler Course (not MACTE accredited, not AMS affiliated)

Module II [5 weeks] 29 June 2009 – 15 August 2009
o        Human Development: Current Theories

o        Child Development focused on birth thru 3
o        Montessori Approach & Theory: historical and current
o        Observation Theory and Practices
o        Pedagogy
o        Environmental Design
o        Material Making
o        Child, Family, Community
o        Personal Development, Leadership, Administrative needs

Module III, Weekend Seminars [3] These are held on Saturdays and Sundays 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
o        Art, Movement, & Music
o        Sharing of classroom Observation assignments
o        Practical Exams
o        Understanding Administrative Issues
o        Parent Partnerships

Module IV, Practicum – Student Teaching or Project
Begins after completion of Modules I, II, and III. September – June. Additional assignments are required.

• Application Deadline – June
• Application Process

Applicants must have at least a high school diploma [a bachelors degree is preferred]. Applicants must --

1.   submit the completed application form with the non-refundable application fee.

      You may apply for

Early Childhood English

Early Childhood Chinese

Transfer of coursework into AMEI [please arrange a meeting to discuss your Montessori credential]

Certificate of Attendance [for those who do not want to fulfill the requirements for a credential]

2.   attend an interview with the director or a staff member

3.   submit two original transcripts, in original language and a copy in English. The translation may be done by a lawyer, college/university, or professional evaluating organization that provides translation services.  If you have a Bachelor’s Degree, we encourage you to have the degree evaluated by World Education Services [wes.org].

4.    submit 2 recent 1”x 1” photos    

5.    submit a one page essay on “Why I want to become a Montessori teacher.”

MACTE  is the premier internationally recognized standard-setting and accrediting body for Montessori teacher education in the world. The American Montessori Society is the foremost advocate for Montessori teacher education worldwide. 

For more information on enrolling in EMTTA, please contact Etonkids at emtta@etonkids.com. 

The early childhood course at EMTTA is affiliated with the American Montessori Society (AMS) and holds accredited status from Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) for its Early Childhood courses. MACTE is a private, non-governmental organization which advocates high standards in preparation of the early childhood Montessori teacher, establishes criteria of program excellence, and evaluates and accredits Montessori teacher education programs. It accredits more than 150 Montessori teacher preparation courses in North America. For more information, go to their Web site at: www.macte.org

Contact information:

MACTE

524 Main Street, Suite 202
Racine, WI, 53403
Tel. ~ 262-898-1846
Fax ~ 262-898-1849
email: information@macte.org
www.macte.org

American Montessori Society (AMS)

201 Park Avenue South                            
New York, NY 10010
Tel: 212-358-1250
www.amshq.org

We would be delighted to speak with you about your interest in becoming an internationally credentialed Montessori teacher. You can contact us by filling out the form below to arrange a tour and discussion, or sign up for one of our regularly scheduled open houses or seminars. Please also feel free to call us at 400-818-9098.