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 the career pro program is right for you

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AIM's MACTE-accredited Career Pro certification program will provide you with an authentic foundation of the Montessori philosophy as well as all the knowledge and tools you will need for a professional career as a certified Montessori teacher.
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This program will provide you with all of the components necessary to become a certified Montessori teacher of the highest quality.
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 online course work

The 9-11 month 100% online course gives you the time needed need to assimilate the complete message of Maria Montessori. During this online portion, you will delve deeply into the philosophy and psychology that is the heart of the Montessori Method.
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 residency

At the in-person residency held for 2-3 weeks during the month of June, you will perfect your lesson presentation skills, learn classroom songs and valuable classroom management skills.
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 internship

Following the residency you will enter a 6-9 month internship period at an an approved school of your choice during which you will receive full AIM faculty support and guidance.  
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 certification

Upon completion of the program you will receive an aim Career Pro MACTE Teacher Certificate

after you've picked your program... pick your level!

which level is right for you?

Infant-Toddler

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Early Childhood

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Elementary I

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Elementary II

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     Frequently Asked Questions

How does the certification program work?

We offer two certification program options. The Online Career Pro (AIM certification) and the Career Pro (MACTE-accredited). Both programs have 3 components: an online academic course (6-10 months depending on the grade level), a residency (in-person or virtual depending on the program) and a classroom internship (6-9 months depending on the grade level). The Online Career Pro is upgradeable to the Career Pro program.

What is the difference between the Online Career Pro and the Career Pro certification programs?

Both programs have the same online component and a classroom internship. The difference is the Online Career Pro has a virtual residency (40 hours) and the Career Pro has a 3-week, in-person residency (120 hours). At the completion of the Online Career Pro, you will receive an AIM teaching certificate. At the completion of the Career Pro, you will receive an AIM teaching certificate with the MACTE seal.

What is MACTE?

MACTE or the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education, is the international standard-setting and accrediting body for Montessori teacher education. MACTE is the sole accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for Montessori Teacher education programs.

“If a student wants training that will allow them to be hired at reputable schools around the country and, more and more, around the world, they need to select a course that is MACTE-accredited,” explains AIM Founder & Program Director Mary Ellen Maunz. The bottom line is that there are many organizations that train Montessori teachers in the United States and throughout the world, but in the United States there is only one accrediting body, and that is MACTE.

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Do we offer scholarships or financial aid?

Although we do not offer any type of scholarship or financial aid, we offer an affordable interest free payment plan. You can see our payment plans here: https://aimmontessoriteachertraining.org/certifications

How do you upgrade from one program to another?

Individuals may upgrade by paying the cost difference between the programs as well as a $500 program transfer fee. Email rklein@aimmontessori.org to do this.

What is the difference between the virtual residency and the in-person residency?

The virtual residencies are a series of ten 4-hour clinics conducted monthly. Attendance is encouraged, though not required at these virtual residencies. Students may watch recorded replays to receive credit for those clinics. More Details >

In-person residencies are held during the summer and consist of three weeks of daily classes Monday-Friday.
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Can you enroll in one of our certification programs if you do not live in the United States?

Yes. If you are unable to travel to the United States to attend an in-person residency (required for the MACTE-accredited teaching certificate), the Online Career Pro AIM certification would be a great option for you.

Is the program 100% online?

The Career Pro MACTE-accredited AIM certification program requires a 2-3 week in-person residency. Both the Online Career Pro and Career Pro certification programs require a classroom internship. The Essentials and Career Starter training programs are 100% online.

Question about CAREER STARTER Course

The Career Starter is the initial online academic course that all AIM students must successfully complete in order to move forward with one of our certification programs. You might choose to first enroll in the Career Starter Course if you are uncertain as to your final Montessori goals or if you are not yet able to commit to the tuition obligations of one of the certification courses.

How does the online portion work? Do I need to log in at a certain time or is it self-paced?

You can log in and engage in your online environment anytime 24-7. However written assignments have specific due dates, and students are expected to follow the course units sequentially as they have been organized by the program director. Additionally, there are monthly Zoom meetings with faculty advisers and fellow students.

What topics will be covered in the online academic courses?

To view the contents of the online academic courses, you may go to:
Infant-Toddler: https://learn.aimmontessori.org/infant-toddler-certification
Early Childhood: https://learn.aimmontessori.org/early-childhood-c