How to apply for teacher certification

STEP ONE

Complete the online application for Montessori Certification and submit items 2-6 directly through the application or email the Registrar at [email protected].

1. A completed online application.
2. Application fee $100.00 via paypal.com (non-refundable).
3. A photocopy of a current government-issued photo ID.
4. Signed acknowledgment of Program Handbook (last page).
5. A recent (within six months) head shot photo.
6. Completed and signed School Sponsor Verification Form (if applicable).

Final approval & acceptance*

Scan and email the following items directly to the Registrar at [email protected].

7. A 300-word vision statement that describes your current employment situation and why you want to become a Montessori educator.
8. Photos that clearly show the entire layout of the learning environment from every angle. The images should illustrate the environment as your students will experience it this school year as well as where you will practice assignments. (For example, materials as displayed on the shelves, furniture placement with chairs and tables placed around the room leaving enough area for some floor space, etc.) Please include pictures of the Materials as displayed on the shelves.
9. A resume listing your current employment.
10. Three professional recommendations using the Professional Reference forms:

• one colleague (two colleagues if self-directed or if school administrator Is also your supervising educator)
• supervising educator (unless self-directed)
• school administrator

11. A completed and signed Practicum Site Agreement and Supervising Educators.
12. A copy of the supervising educator Montessori credential (unless self-directed).
13. A copy of bachelor-level transcripts for elementary or college level transcripts for early childhood.
14. If applicable, a copy of any previous Montessori training including transcripts documenting face-to-face hours. **
15. The $350 registration fee due when officially accepted.

After submitting the online form, you will receive an email with instructions that include your username and password for logging into the Course Management System.

* Step 2 must be completed within six weeks of the start of your 1^st course.

**The final determination of required curriculum courses will be based on transcript review from other MACTE accredited programs.​ Adult learners who have obtained a Montessori credential for ages 3-6 from a MACTE or AMS accredited program may receive transfer credit toward two Montessori Live classes in the Elementary program.  Proof of certification is a requirement.  

“Montessori Live holds accredited status for its Early Childhood, Elementary I, Elementary I-II, and Elementary II, School Leader education programs from the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE).”  Visit MACTE’s website at http://www.macte.org/.