Montessori Careers - Maria Montessori Institute

Why work in Montessori?

Great job prospects

Montessori teachers, especially those with the AMI Diploma, are in high demand and can work all over the world. 90% of our graduates are in a job within 3 months or less.

Rewarding work

Have real job satisfaction every day! Working in a Montessori setting you can help children to find things out for themselves rather than just giving them facts. You will also support them to grow into caring and compassionate adults.

Positive work environment

Be the kind of teacher you always wanted to be. Montessori schools are less focused on the red tape and exam culture you might find in other schools. The parents you interact with are supportive and engaged with their children's learning.

Become part of the international Montessori family

When you train in AMI Montessori you become part of an international family of Montessorians. Our graduates make connections and have opportunities all over the world. Our course fees for AMI Diploma students entitles them to membership of the Association Montessori Internationale.

Clear career progression

Starting salaries vary by location but are competitive for newly qualified teachers. Managers and experienced teachers can earn more. There are clear career paths, for example many start as classroom assistants, become assistant then lead teachers then go on to be head of school or to run their own school.

Montessori Career Paths

For our graduates the AMI Diploma qualification is a stepping stone to a variety of careers in schools or other settings, or working with children and families or being at the forefront of child development in a totally different role.

Become a Montessori Teacher or Classroom Assistant

Many of our students want to be a Montessori teacher or guide or a classroom assistant working in a school or other environment.

Support Parents and Families

Our graduates have a deep understanding of child development and can directly support parents and families as parenting consultants, some work as Montessori nannies.

Work in Education or a Non-profit Organisation

Training in Montessori can lead to other careers in education and related fields such as policy, research, social care or charity work.

Set Up Your Own School

This may sound like an ambitious dream but many of our students have done this even as recent graduates!

Montessori Teacher Trainer

Use your training and the experience you gain as a Montessori teacher to inspire future Montessori teachers.

What Qualifications Do You Need?

Become a Montessori Teacher

Become a Montessori teacher with the AMI Diploma, the internationally-recognised qualification which provides in-depth and unrivalled training in the authentic Montessori approach. The AMI Diploma 3-6 qualifies you as a Montessori teacher for children aged 3-6 years. We offer this course in a number of formats including an evening course and a degree route for UK students. We also offer the AMI Diploma for children aged 0-3 years and children aged 6-12 years.

Teacher Training

Become a Montessori Classroom Assistant

The AMI Orientation is a thorough introduction to the Montessori approach. It is recognised around the world as appropriate preparation for Montessori classroom assistants. We offer the AMI Orientation focused on specific stages of development: children aged 0-3, 3-6, 6-12 or 12-18 years. This shorter course is usually offered online and is run in a variety of different formats – for example three evenings a week for six weeks.

AMI Orientation

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