West Side Montessori School - Teacher Education Program

10/02/2026

That feeling when it's Friday and ! 🙂 Did you know the iconic yellow smiley was created in 1963 by artist, Harvey Ball? In 1999, he founded World Smile Day as a way to remind people to “Do an act of kindness. Help one person smile.”

Who was the last person that made you smile? 🙂

09/22/2026

It’s impossible not to fill your camera roll when a prepared environment is so gorgeous.

09/21/2026

Dr. Maria Montessori saw education as the path to a more peaceful world. This is the work we carry forward.

09/18/2026

Countdown to the weekend hits differently when you’re in your own classroom! Many of our interns in the northeast just completed their first full week with their own students.

Enjoy this throwback to their TEP days! What a week to celebrate!

09/18/2026

"At the center of Montessori education is a deeply prepared adult. An adult who understands human development, knows how to observe, understands the materials and their progression, prepares an environment intentionally, and develops the discipline of knowing when to intervene and when to step aside." Munir Shivji, American Montessori Society

What does the Montessori name really mean? Explore why quality standards, teacher preparation, accreditation, and accountability matter in Montessori education.

09/17/2026

What if earning your Administrator credential also meant getting to know the materials your teachers use every day?

WSMS-TEP’s Administrator program makes it possible with an optional curriculum focus.

Alongside the leadership, operations, and vision-building skills every administrator needs, you can dive into a specific level and its materials (such as Elementary II). It’s leadership training grounded in a real understanding of what happens in the prepared environment.

Perfect for administrators who want to:
⭑ Earn their AMS Administrator credential
⭑ Truly understand the materials and pedagogy of a specific level
⭑ Lead their school communities with confidence and depth

Because the strongest Montessori leaders don’t just manage schools, they understand the work at its core.

Curious to learn more about Model 1A? Reach out to [email protected] or visit the link in our bio!

09/14/2026

No Monday blues over here! How’s your week looking? Have your students found their favorite spots in the environment? What about their favorite works?

09/12/2026

We’re proud to be part of the Society’s virtual Montessori Pathways Career Fair and we’d love to meet you there!

Stop by our virtual booth on Sept. 17 to connect with WSMS-TEP faculty and learn how we can help you become a credentialed Montessori educator. Whether you’re just exploring education, already working with children, considering a career change, or ready to earn your Montessori credential, our team will walk you through our programs and answer your questions in real time.

As an AMS-affiliated, MACTE-accredited Teacher Education Program, WSMS-TEP meets rigorous standards. You can count on high-quality preparation grounded in Montessori philosophy and a globally recognized credential.

Come find out why our programs are a great next step in your journey, and join a worldwide community of educators dedicated to nurturing children’s independence, curiosity, and lifelong love of learning.

📅 Thurs. Sept. 17, 1-3PM
🔗 Link in bio to register

Teaching is a calling. Montessori is a movement. Your path starts here.

MACTE

08/27/2026

TFW you signed up to teach elementary children, but now you are calculating how Deuterium + Hydrogen = Helium-3, and learning all about stellar nucleosynthesis!

Montessori teacher education is wild. One day, you are practicing how to gracefully carry a tray of golden beads, and the next, you are having a casual existential crisis over the lifecycle of a star.