Montessori School Leadership Course
Maybe it is you:
- You are leading a Montessori schoolas a director, founder, or administrator, and want to enhance your leadership skills while staying true to Montessori principles.
- You seek a deeper understanding of Montessori school managementfrom strategic planning and staff development to creating a thriving school community.
- You want to ensure long-term success for your schoolby strengthening your ability to support teachers, collaborate with parents, and maintain high educational standards.
- You are looking for an internationally recognized certificationto validate your expertise and commitment to high-quality Montessori leadership.
In this course, you will:
- Develop essential leadership skillsLearn how to effectively manage a Montessori school while upholding its core principles.
- Gain practical tools for school administrationExplore strategies for staff development, financial sustainability, and community engagement.
- Strengthen your ability to support teachers and parentsFoster collaboration and create a thriving Montessori environment.
- and much more!
What is the role of an administrator in a Montessori school?
An administrator in a Montessori school plays a vital role in creating a supportive and well-functioning environment for children, teachers, and parents. Their primary responsibility is not direct teaching, but ensuring that the school operates smoothly while upholding Montessori principles.
A Montessori administrator guides the school’s vision and strategy, oversees daily operations, and fosters a strong community. They provide essential support to teachers, helping maintain a prepared environment where children can thrive. Through careful leadership and collaboration, they facilitate staff development, financial sustainability, and strong relationships with families.
By balancing practical management with a deep respect for Montessori philosophy, administrators ensure that the school remains a place of independence, self-confidence, and lifelong learning for all involved.
General information about the course
48 hours of the course
Personalised documents
3 hours of observation
Reading
Learning outcomes and key benefits
During the first days of the course, students gain a comprehensive understanding of the core principles of Montessori education. The course then delves deeper into the intricacies of school administration across various areas, with a focus on working with school culture and different communities. The course covers key topics such as how to cooperate with parents to maintain their support, understanding the mindset of school staff and strategies for achieving further development, and identifying the main goals of school administration to ensure the school functions effectively.
In addition, the course provides concrete strategies for working with school staff, including guides, assistants, and other personnel, to ensure smooth operations of the school. Students will learn how to support employees, how to approach new teachers and assistants during the early stages of their careers, and how to collaborate with experienced staff in an effective manner. The course also places an emphasis on strategic guidance of the school from a leadership position, keeping the "Big Picture" and long-term development in mind, while maintaining the high quality of education and the professional lives of staff.
Throughout the course, students will have access to a variety of materials and tools that they can take away and use in their practice, such as a strategic plan for their school. They will have the opportunity to learn from experienced AMI trainers, Sue Pritzker and Eder Cuevas, study alongside colleagues from around the world, engage in lively discussions, and share their experiences with others, as well as gain new perspectives themselves.
All successful course graduates will receive a worldwide recognized international certificate from the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI).
Take the next step on your Montessori journey!
What you will learn in the course:
- 1Core pedagogical principlesPrepared Adult, Planes of Development, Prepared Environment, Freedom & Discipline
- 2How to build a healthy school communityCommunity Involvment and Education, Communication, Evolving Montessori School, Removing Obstacles to School Growth
- 3Strategies to support children, staff, parents and boardSupporting Staff through different means, Implementing the Curriculum, Working with Teachers
Practical tools you will master:
- 1School Management StrategiesLearn how to effectively organize daily operations, optimize resources, and ensure smooth administration.
- 2Staff Development & LeadershipGain practical techniques for mentoring, supporting, and retaining Montessori educators.
- 3Financial Planning & SustainabilityUnderstand budgeting, financial forecasting, and strategies for long-term school growth.
- 4Effective Communication & Conflict ResolutionDevelop skills to foster collaboration among staff, parents, and the school community.
Become a Certified Professional in 2025
Our upcoming AMI Montessori School Leadership Course:
OCTOBER-NOVEMBER, 2025
Take the opportunity to become an AMI certified Montessori administrator! The autumn cohort will be held in a blended format – part of the course will take place in Prague, Czechia, and part of it will be streamed online. Check the detailed schedule to plan your travels!
Discover Excellence through AMI Certification
Association Montessori International (AMI) is a worldwide leading authority on Montessori education. Maria Montessori founded the association herself to further her work and AMI certified courses are hence known for their high quality and integrity with Montessori's work. They are respected and acknowledged worldwide and some schools accept teachers only with AMI certified education. Montessori Institute Prague is the only AMI certified training center in the Czech Republic.
Benefits with our course
Onsite attendance
Live online sessions
Schoology platform
Technical support
The whole course is given in English. It is also being simultaneously interpreted into Czech. All course work including written assignments can be done in English or Czech or Slovak. It is a prerequisite to have at least a B2 level (verbal and written) command of one of the languages.
Meet your trainers: Sue Pritzker & Eder Cuevas
Eder Cuevas is the Executive Director of Montessori México (Affiliated society to AMI) and a head of school at Colegio Montessori de Chihuahua, with over 20 years of Montessori experience. Currently, he also serves at AMI as a board member.
Eder holds AMI training for elementary in Bergamo, Italy and AMI-NAMTA Orientation in Ohio, USA. He works as the staff for AMI-NAMTA Montessori Orientations to Adolescent Studies from 2014 to 2020. AMI trainer for the AMI Montessori School Administrators/Leaders course, Montessori Sports consultant and international advisor on Montessori education.
Do you have a question?
Feel free to contact us!