The assistant teacher in the Montessori classroom has a critical role to play in supporting instruction, building community, and promoting social-emotional development. This asynchronous online course introduces new Montessori primary and elementary assistants to the prepared environment and their role within it.
The online time requirement for this course is approximately 12 hours; we recommend the course be completed within 6-8 weeks.
Course access expires June 30, 2026
Course Reviews
“This course gave teachers and assistants a good basis for conversation and a way to approach topics with a common knowledge.” -Administrator
“The format was great— breaking the training into 4 parts, and the online module that could be done at your own pace worked very well for us.” -Administrator / Toddler Guide
“We loved the collaboration together at the end of the model, and the meetings every two weeks worked well for our group.” -School Leader
Course Outline
| Module | Topics | Activities | Deliverables |
| 1. Welcome to Montessori | -Montessori 101 -Orientation to the Montessori environment | -Video observation -Readings -Conference #1 | -Written reflection -Reflection meeting notes |
| 2. Hands, Eyes, Hearts: Orientation to the Role of the Assistant | -Role and responsibilities -Know/Do chart | -Scavenger hunt -Reading -Conference #2 | -Reflection meeting notes |
| 3. The Montessori School Community | -The role of the adult in Montessori environments -Implicit bias | -Conference #3 | -Written reflection -Reflection meeting notes |
| 4. Getting Started | -Reflective practice -Developing a personal action plan | -Conference #4 | -Personal action plan -Reflection meeting notes |
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