The function of the Montessori teacher is to guide and observe children as they learn. The ultimate goal being to intervene less and less as the child develops. The teacher prepares an environment enriched with order and joy that encourages children in all of their efforts. He / she directs the activities, and offers
stimulation to ensure that the childs total development occurs. This process promotes self confidence and self discipline.
The teacher is active with students of each level, demonstrating the use of materials and presenting activities based on an assessment of the child’s needs. Knowing when to observe and when, and how much, to intervene is a skill the Montessori teacher develops during a rigorous, specialized course of training offered at training centers throughout the world.
“The teacher brings children into contact with the world in which they live and the tools by which they learn to cope with the world.” (Maria Montessori)
