What are the requirements?
AMI training centers in the U.S. usually require a bachelor's degree. An AMI primary diploma, or an AMI elementary preparatory course, is prerequisite to training for the elementary level.

What age level should I pursue?
AMI trains educators at three age levels. In training you will learn something of all levels, and specialize in one. Each level follows the natural development of the child and relates directly to the previous and/or following level. Each AMI training course includes psychology, theory, materials preparation, and practice.

Students make their own reference albums and they observe and practice teach under the guidance of the training staff.

Trainees choose to train at one of the following levels:
> Assistants to Infancy (infant to 3 years)
> Primary (3 to 6 years)
> Elementary (6 to 12 years)

How much will I earn?
AMI schools recognize the dedication and commitment that goes into obtaining an AMI diploma and value AMI trained teachers. As a result, newly trained teachers can expect to earn a competitive salary. This range is broad and varies from region to region. Benefit packages vary from school to school, but are typically generous and often include full or partial tuition for teachers' children.

How long does the training take?
AMI offers academic-year and summer training formats. Both formats cover the same content.

– The academic-year programs are completed in one year
– and typically run from September to June.

– Summer training formats are spread out over two or
– three summers, with interim work.

Are there online or distance learning training options?
AMI believes strongly that the preparation of the adult about to undertake work with young children demands a high degree of self-discipline and commitment. This preparation can only be achieved through immersion in the Montessori theory under the supervision of experienced directors of training. Furthermore, practice, observation, and feedback are essential aspects of the learning environment.

In addition, the AMI materials which are used with the children in a Montessori classroom require individual training and supervised practice as each material has a function in the total scheme of the Montessori prepared environment.

By interacting with other teacher trainees and experiencing the class dynamic, students learn from each other. This is often a very unexpected, but significant part of the training experience.