Montessori teachers are sometimes referred to as guides because they are experts at assisting children to find their own strengths and their own capabilities through the use of practical, self-correcting materials. An AMI Montessori teacher is adept at leading from behind. It’s an art, a skill, an ability.
AMI Montessori Teachers…
Respect children as individuals with unique plans for development.
Create a calm and joyful atmosphere in an environment that allows each child to connect to productive work.
Give engaging presentations with Montessori materials that the children will use on their own.
Foster growth towards independence and social responsibility.
Assist children to progress at their own pace and gradually discover their potential while helping them to help themselves.
In Montessori’s Words
“The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, ‘The children are now working as if I did not exist.’”
