AMI Orientation Professional Development

AMI Assistants Adjunct – 0-3 years

Overview
What can I do with this qualification?
What will I learn about?
Fees

Overview

The course is open to anyone who has already completed an AMI Orientation 0-3 (or AMI Assistants Course). It offers those working or planning to work as a Montessori Assistant the opportunity to learn about practical approaches from online sessions and gain recognition for their practical experience as an assistant.

The course has two components:

8 hours of live online training sessions, followed by:
12 hours of practical engagement in an AMI Montessori 0-3 prepared environment – it is your responsibility to locate and do the practical part of the course under the supervision of an AMI Diploma holder at the relevant age level – online sessions must be completed before environment practice.

Details

course Part time

Location Blended

Next course To be announced

Course format 4 live online sessions plus 12 hours in a AMI Montessori environment - placement organised by the student

Entry requirements AMI Orientation 0-3 (or Assistants Certificate 0-3)

Who is this course for? Those working or planning to work as a Montessori Assistant in a 0-3 environment

What can I do with this qualification?

If you are planning to work as an Assistant in a Montessori Nido or Infant Community or other Montessori 0-3 environment, this course will greatly increase your chances of finding a role and being successful and happy in it.
If you are already working in a Montessori environment this course will enhance your ability to support the lead adult and interact with the children, increasing your enjoyment of your role and outcomes for the children.

Montessori Careers Training Information Session

What will I learn about?

Explore the role of an Assistant in a 0-3 environment

Experience a Montessori prepared environment under the direction of an AMI Diploma holder

Learn how to work with a Montessori 0-3 guide

Develop skills to create a successful partnership with the lead adult in the environment

Interact with children in a 0-3 environment

Explore ways to develop relationships of mutual respect and trust with the children

Observe Montessori pedagogical techniques in action

See how Montessori learning approaches are applied in the prepared environment

Course Content

Overview of the Montessori 0-3 prepared environment
Maintaining the indoor and outdoor environment for ages 0-3
The role of the lead adult and the assistant in a Montessori 0-3 prepared environment
The importance of regular meetings with the lead adult and confidentiality in the assistant’s role
Exploration of activities appropriate to the assistant’s role for ages 0-3
Observation to support the work of the children and adults during ages 0-3
Spoken language activities; the importance of correct, precise, rich and scientifically exact vocabulary; listening to children; and eliciting language
Adult movement in the prepared environment as a model
Essential Grace and Courtesy in the prepared environment
Activities for art and music

Fees

Course fee for 2024-25 academic year: £120

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Frequently Asked Questions

Training Information Session

What will I need to do to gain the qualification?

A minimum of 90% attendance of the online sessions
12 hours practical experience assessed by an AMI Diploma Holder
Completion of a material making project

Do you accept students from outside the UK? Do I need a Visa?

Our students come from all over the world and our fees are the same for everyone. This course is studied online and therefore would not require a Visa for any student. Please note that the live course sessions are listed in UK time and the student must organise the environment placement.

Where is the training located?

Live online sessions with additional placement at a AMI Montessori environment- the environment could be based anywhere in the world.

What are the hours of the course?

This is a part time online course with live online sessions with the trainer plus directed study in your own time and an environment placement.

Do you offer help in finding a job after completion of the Adjunct course?

We advertise jobs at the Maria Montessori School on our Work with Us webpage where you can also find links to AMI and Montessori Society job listings. We share details of school vacancies and other external vacancies with our students.

What if English isn't my first language?

You need a good level of English to succeed on our courses. All applicants need to demonstrate their ability to understand and express themselves in both written and spoken English. If the highest qualification you hold was not studied in English, you may need to provide an English language qualification/test.

What is the application process?

Applicants are asked to complete our online application form.

You will then be asked to email a number of supporting documents including a personal statement, a fitness to teach health form, references and education certificates.

Successful applicants will be offered a course place.

Do I need to organise a practice placement and/or the AMI Diploma holder to complete the assessment?

The student will organize their own placement and send details of the environment to the Maria Montessori Institute, including the lead adult’s AMI certification.