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Is it worth it to become a Montessori teacher?
Being a Montessori teacher can be highly fulfilling and rewarding. Montessori teachers are usually creative, intelligent, compassionate people who are dedicated to improving the lives of their students. As a result, Montessori teachers tend to be people who achieve uncommonly high levels of personal growth.
Why do teachers love Montessori?
It’s highly hands-on instead of traditional paper and book activities. Kids and parents opt for Montessori to help kids gain independence, fall in love with learning, and learn on their terms. Teachers find the method rewarding for some of the same reasons.
Do Montessori teachers get paid more than regular teachers?
You will earn more as a certified Montessori teacher. By comparison, a certified Montessori preschool teacher with no experience can expect a starting salary of $21,000-$24,000 and a peak salary of up to $60,000 (NAMTA.)
What happens in a Montessori classroom?
In a Montessori classroom, rather than seeing a teacher at the front of the classroom giving the same lesson to every child, the teacher will be working quietly with individual children or small groups. While that is happening the rest of the children are free to spend their time doing the work that calls to them.
Is Montessori education still a niche movement?
So there is something deeply wrong about the fact that Montessori is still a niche movement in education over a century after its birth.
What do Montessori teachers value most?
Montessori teachers value independence, self-reliance, and intrinsic motivation. They also value cooperation, kindness, and strength in community.
What is a Montessori certification?
Montessori certification programs are intensive and demanding; one might compare them as being the equivalent of another college degree. These training programs don’t just teach Montessori educators how to use the specialized materials; there is extensive coursework about Montessori philosophy, child development, and integrating the arts.