How to Become a Montessori Teacher in Ireland
Maria Montessori was what can only be called a "renaissance woman." Born in Italy in 1870, Montessori was a doctor, a teacher and and philosopher, living in India and Holland for many years. Her eponymous philosophy of teaching, the Montessori method, focuses on giving children as young as 3 years old an opportunity to learn in a child-led, hands-on environment. The Montessori way of teaching is taught throughout the world, including Ireland. There are several accredited programs on the Emerald Isle that help educators become Montessori teachers.
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Things You'll Need
- Irish leaving certificate or equivalent
- Coursework
- Teaching experience
- Teaching diploma or certificate
Instructions
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Fulfill the most basic requirements to become a Montessori teacher in Ireland, meaning that you are at least 18 years old and have earned your Irish leaving certificate or an equivalent degree. Americans, for example, need to have at least a high school diploma in order to become a Montessori teacher in Ireland.
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Choose an accredited school that teaches the Montessori methodology. The Montessori College Dublin AMI is operated by the Association Montessori Internationale and offers three programs of study for future Montessori teachers (see Resources. The St. Nicholas Montessori College in Dublin offers a bachelor's program as well as a higher degree program, and The Mayoralty College in Galway offers a year-long certificate program.
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Enroll in your chosen Montessori program and attend your courses on a regular basis. Students in the program will learn how to prepare materials for their classes as well as what the Montessori philosophy entails. The Montessori College Dublin, for example, evaluates its students each year and requires an attendance rate of at least 90 percent to be able to advance to the next level.
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Gain teaching experience through supervised teaching opportunities through your college. Montessori teachers learn not only how to teach their students, but also how to observe students as they choose how to approach their work. Montessori teachers must also be good record keepers, as children are not graded in the same way as other schools in Ireland operate.
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Pass the terminal examination that signifies the end of the Irish Montessori program. At this point, you have earned your degree and can start the job hunt for a Montessori teaching position.
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