The Montessori Teacher
In the classroom, the Montessori-trained teacher prepares an environment that allows the child to explore information from the world. Montessori materials provide opportunity for independent work of the child's own choice and pace. The teacher, the link between the child and the prepared environment, observes each child and presents appropriate materials with precision. The teacher's role is multi-faceted: a material maker, interior designer, parent educator, and community advocate.
Teaching Levels
There are three basic levels of Montessori training: infant/toddler (birth to age 3), primary (ages 3 to 6), and elementary (ages 6 to 12). The elementary level is generally divided into two age groupings: 6-9 and 9-12.
