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Become a Montessori Teacher
with MACTE-Accredited AMS Training in San Diego

Welcome to the Montessori Center for Teacher Education (MCTE)
Since 1976, the Montessori Center for Teacher Education has prepared dedicated Montessori educators through AMS- and MACTE-accredited programs. Our teacher training courses combine Montessori philosophy, hands-on materials, and mentorship to develop confident, compassionate, and capable educators.

Accredited Montessori Training in San Diego
Whether you’re beginning your journey or advancing your Montessori practice, MCTE offers comprehensive programs for:

Why Choose Montessori Center for Teacher Education?

  • Over 45 years of Montessori teacher training experience
  • AMS and MACTE accredited programs
  • Supportive community and small class sizes
  • Hybrid online and in-person learning options

Start Your Journey
Learn more about our Courses or visit our Admissions Page to apply today.

Montessori Center for Teacher Education is accredited by MACTE and the American Montessori Society.

“We must be taught and we must be willing to accept guidance if we wish to become effective teachers. ”

Maria Montessori

Early Childhood

The Montessori Method allows the child to work on self-selected tasks of interest in an environment that features the teacher as preparer and guide of the learning process.
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Elementary I

The child is presented with vast fields of knowledge which he/she is eager to explore. The Montessori Elementary teacher works in the service of the complete human being who is able to exercise in freedom a self-disciplined will and judgment, and who will be able to function effectively in these expansive times.
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Elementary I-II

The course will cover content areas and presentations for math, geometry, history, economic geography, language, biology, chemistry/environmental studies, classroom leadership, and curriculum development and design.
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