Teachers

SPMA Teachers

“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.”” Dr. Maria Montessori, educator (1870-1952)

The Montessori teacher has undergone specialized training in the Montessori philosophy, principles, and methodology. The teacher’s role is to guide the child where needed and introduce the learning materials. The teacher carefully observes each child so that she may assist him in his growth and development.

The classroom environment is intentionally prepared to meet the intellectual, psychological, and physical needs of the child in a manner that is intrinsically motivating. The materials are introduced and often presented with a certain unit of study or with the current theme (sometimes related to a holiday/season).

The teachers are responsible for all the children in the classroom. In each classroom, there are multiple ages which is a fundamental element of the Montessori philosophy.

To learn more about our teaching staff including teacher to student ratios, please visit SPMA Quick Facts.