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Early Childhood Course (2 1/2 to 6 years)

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Khalsa Montessori School has been serving the Tucson area since 1975. It has grown to encompass classes for infants through Grade 8, and has an enrolment of 350. The elementary program (K-Gr. 8) operates as a charter school. The River Road campus is situated on a 5.4 acre campus, with a beautiful desert habitat, fields and gardens. Well equipped classrooms provide a great educational setting for children, and now adults who wish to become Montessori teachers. 

Job Opportunities:
The need for Montessori teachers continues to grow, and notification of teaching opportunities worldwide will be provided for all of our students.

Course Overview:
T he components of this course include: The Independent Study phase comprises reading and research on Montessori Principles and Philosophy for the 21⁄2 to 6 year old, followed by preparation of essays. The Academic phase (300 hours comprising 270 hours of scheduled classes for lectures and materials demonstrations plus 30 hours of observations) includes lectures on Principles and Philosophy, Child Development, Classroom Leadership, demonstrations of Montessori materials and preparation of material albums. The Practicum phase (540 hours of paid or volunteer internship in a Montessori school) is a practice teaching experience which includes observations, assignments and evaluations by the supervising teacher and the Practicum supervisor. The Final Evaluation includes 7 hours of Oral and Written examinations. Graduates of the Early Childhood Course will receive an Early Childhood Diploma.


Entrance Requirements


Applicants must have a College diploma or partial University degree in a related field and be at least 20 years old. Consideration will be given to applicants who have a secondary school diploma or equivalent, and relevant experience.


Course Fees


Early Childhood Diploma – $200 Registration Fee and $5800 Tuition (includes student manual, textbooks, lectures, AMS fee of $220, Practicum supervision). NOTE: Practicum supervision outside the city of Tucson will be subject to an additional mileage fee for visits.
Course Schedule
Classes will commence June 4, 2016 with a full week of classes, followed by a week of classes in July, 2016. Weekend classes, held once per month through the school year (Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.), will commence in August, and culminate in final exams in June 2017. All phases of work for the course must be completed before final examinations. The Practicum phase of the Course may be undertaken at any Montessori School and arrangements for practicum are the responsibility of the student. Assistance will be given in making contact to arrange the practicum placement.

 

Elementary 1 Overview

 

The components of this course include:
The Academic phase (350 hours comprising 329 hours of scheduled classes for lectures and materials demonstrations plus 21 hours of observations) includes lectures on Montessori Principles and Philosophy, Child Development, Class Leadership, Curriculum Design, demonstrations of Montessori materials and preparation of material albums. The Practicum phase (1080 hours of paid or volunteer internship in a 6-9 classroom of a Montessori school) is a practice teaching experience which includes observations, assignments and evaluations by the supervising teacher and the Practicum supervisor. The Final Evaluation includes 7 hours of Oral and Written examinations. Graduates of the Elementary 1 Course will receive an “Elementary 1” Montessori Teaching credential.


Entrance Requirements


Applicants to the Elementary 1 Course must have a degree and be at least 20 years old.

Course Fees

Elementary 1 Course – $200 Registration Fee and $6,200 Tuition (includes student manual, AMS fee of $220, textbooks, lectures, materials notes, and Practicum supervision). NOTE: Practicum supervision outside the city of Tucson will be subject to an additional mileage fee for visits.


E.C. Overview


Adult learners who do not have an Early Childhood Credential must take an E.C. Overview course. Dates to be announced by the director. Overview fee is $700, payable June 1, 2015


Course Schedule
Classes will commence in June 2016 with 7 weeks of daily classes (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) and following that, will continue with 4 weekends throughout the school year. Classes will culminate with review and final exams in June, 2017. All phases of work for the course must be completed before final examinations. The Practicum phase of the Course may be undertaken at any Montessori School and arrangements for practicum are the responsibility of the student. Assistance will be given in making contact to arrange the practicum placement. Additional questions? Please contact Janice Mayhew at jimayhew529@gmail.com.

Application Procedures


All applicants must complete the enclosed application form and return it with a registration fee check of $200.00 US. Please include a current resumé stating all education and experience, along with two character references (at least one should be from someone who has seen you working with or caring for children). Once applicants have been accepted to the course, they must arrange for official University or College transcripts to be sent directly to Janice Mayhew, Khalsa Montessori Teacher Education Program, 3701 East River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718

Click here to download an application form and brouchure (pdf)

Payment Schedule

A payment of $200 must accompany the application form. Upon acceptance, the student will complete the enrolment agreement and make a further payment of $1800 for the Early Childhood Course or $2200 for the Elementary 1 Course. Post-dated checks for the first term payment of $2000 should be dated Aug. 1, 2016. The second term payment of $2000 must be dated Jan. 15, 2017. Alternate payment schedules can be arranged.

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Montessori Worldwide, 82E.Snyder Rd., #8206 Tucson, AZ 85750  USA, jimayhew529@gmail.com

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