Montessori Teacher Education degree programs

A master's in Montessori teacher education program prepares educators to teach using the Montessori method, an approach built around child-directed learning, mixed-age classrooms, and specially designed hands-on materials. It draws two kinds of students: career-changers entering teaching through a Master of Arts in Teaching route that includes supervised practice, and already-licensed teachers pursuing a Master of Education to deepen their Montessori practice and credentials. A distinctive feature of this field is the Montessori credential itself, issued by organizations such as AMI or AMS, which is separate from a state teaching license. Prospective students should understand how a program handles both the Montessori certification and, where relevant, state licensure. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education is $63,970.