Cleveland Montessori is made up of a team of exceptional individuals each serving an important role in the care and education of its students.
The school’s focus on providing authentic Montessori programs requires a dedication to staff training as well as striving to uphold the standards set by AMI (Association Montessori Internationale).
From the Montessori trained lead guides to the classroom assistants, intervention support staff, custodians and administration, each person plays an integral role in creating the optimal student experience. Lead guides as well as the Head of School and key administrative positions all hold Montessori certification with 88% being AMI diplomas. Most assistants and support staff also hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or other specialized training specific to their role.
The Nautilus Approach, developed by Public Montessori in Action, is a classroom management model grounded in Montessori principles, aligned with school policies, and implemented at all levels.
With ongoing, comprehensive training, all staff are equipped to provide children with consistency and guidance as they develop their abilities to resolve conflict and build social and emotional learning skills. Nautilus is an approach that recognizes behaviors as communication and supports the whole child. Using a step by step approach of phases, the adults support the children in identifying their needs and guiding them back to focus and engagement in their classroom environments.
Staff also work with students to provide a faith foundation through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd curriculum if families opt-in to receive these lessons based on New Testament scripture and focused on the life of Christ. While there are trained catechists for the primary and elementary levels, all staff may support the ongoing work of students in discovering their spiritual journey or exploring questions of faith.
Cleveland Montessori is made up of a team of exceptional individuals each serving an important role in the care and education of its students.
The school’s focus on providing authentic Montessori programs requires a dedication to staff training as well as striving to uphold the standards set by AMI (Association Montessori Internationale).
From the Montessori trained lead guides to the classroom assistants, intervention support staff, custodians and administration, each person plays an integral role in creating the optimal student experience. Lead guides as well as the Head of School and key administrative positions all hold Montessori certification with 88% being AMI diplomas. Most assistants and support staff also hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or other specialized training specific to their role.
The Nautilus Approach, developed by Public Montessori in Action, is a classroom management model grounded in Montessori principles, aligned with school policies, and implemented at all levels.
With ongoing, comprehensive training, all staff are equipped to provide children with consistency and guidance as they develop their abilities to resolve conflict and build social and emotional learning skills. Nautilus is an approach that recognizes behaviors as communication and supports the whole child. Using a step by step approach of phases, the adults support the children in identifying their needs and guiding them back to focus and engagement in their classroom environments.
Staff also work with students to provide a faith foundation through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd curriculum if families opt-in to receive these lessons based on New Testament scripture and focused on the life of Christ. While there are trained catechists for the primary and elementary levels, all staff may support the ongoing work of students in discovering their spiritual journey or exploring questions of faith.
