Financial Aid
The MES Fund
AMI/USA established the MES Fund, the first financial aid fund to benefit AMI teacher trainees, in honor of Margaret Elizabeth Stephenson, who devoted her life to AMI teacher training in the United States. The fund honors her legacy and extends her contribution to touch future teachers.
The now self-administered fund awards partial scholarships in the form of tuition reduction towards AMI training in the United States to selected students.
School Sponsorship
Some schools participate in sponsoring trainees by financially assisting them with their AMI training. In exchange, the school may ask for a commitment to teach at their school for a specified number of years. Sponsorship guidelines vary by school. For complete details, contact the school of interest directly. If you are are school that would like to be added to this list please email montessori@amiusa.org.
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Mission Montessori
Assistants to Infancy, Primary, Elementary, Adolescent Levels
Dwiveck Custodio, HR & Talent Coordinator
50 Fell St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-805-8315
hr@missionmontessori.org
www.missionmontessori.orgMission Montessori currently has programs from infancy through elementary (Spanish immersion tracks included) and plans to add an adolescents program in coming years. Please contact us for sponsorship details and information on other benefits. We look forward to connecting with you!
Pacific Rim International School
Assistants to Infancy, Primary and Elementary Levels
Rita Tang, Administrative Director
454 Peninsula Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94401
650-685-1881
rita.tang@printschool.org
www.pacificriminternationalschool.orgPlease contact us for sponsorship details.
South Coast Montessori
Assistants to Infancy, Primary, and Elementary LevelsBrian Cogswell, Head of School
7421 Mirano Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
805-845-6555
office@southcoastmontessori.org
www.southcoastmontessori.orgSouth Coast Montessori has programs from infancy through elementary. Please contact us for sponsorship details and information on other benefits. We look forward to connecting with you!
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Mountain Shadows International Montessori School
Assistants to Infancy Level
Lauren Franchek
Head of School
4154 63rd St, Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 530-5353
www.mountainshadows.org
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Little World International Montessori Academy
152 Tulip Dr
Lewes, DE 19958
302-362-7342
info@littleworldima.com
https://littleworldima.comPeaceful Child School
14904 Coastal Hwy
Milton, DE 19968
302-390-0667
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Montessori Children’s House of Hyde Park
Primary and Elementary Levels
Raj Thomas, Head of Administration
2416 W. Cleveland St.
Tampa, FL 33609
813-354-9511
raj@hydeparkmontessori.com
www.hydeparkmontessori.comPlease contact us for sponsorship details.
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Carolyn Barron Montessori School
Toddler, Primary and Elementary LevelsTracy Piepho, Head of School
195 Jackson St.
Newnan, GA 30263
770-253-2135
http://www.cbms.netSpringmont School
Toddler, Primary and Elementary LevelsCara Friedline
5750 Long Island Drive NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
404-252-3910
cfriedline@springmont.com
http://www.springmont.comPlease contact us for sponsorship details.
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Indiana Montessori Academy
Assistants to Infancy and Primary Levels
Kristina Spence, Head of School
2925 West 146th Street
Carmel, IN 46074
kspence@indianamontessoriacademy.org
https://indianamontessoriacademy.orgKindly contact us for sponsorship details.
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Alef Bet Montessori School
Elementary Level
Ellie Lichtash, Head of School
6125 Tuckerman Lane
North Bethesda, MD 20852
301-556-5010
info@alefbetmontessori.org
www.alefbetmontessori.orgSeeking a person passionate about education, who enjoys the company of children and has a positive attitude to work in a small school, and warm environment with a dedicated team. U.S. Visa holders only. Please contact the school for more information about sponsorship.
Mater Amoris Montessori School
Elementary Level
Emily Tremblay, Director of Education
18501 Mink Hollow Rd
Highland, MD 20777
301-774-7468
info@materamoris.org
www.materamoris.orgPlease reach out to us for more information about sponsorship.
Rock Creek Montessori School
Martha Lange
3701 Spruell Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20902
301-943-1562
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eBridge Montessori School
Assistants to Infancy and Primary Levels
Jin Huang, Head of School/Founder
57 East Main Street, Suite 101
Westborough, MA 01581
508-366-9288
jhuang.ebridge@gmail.com
www.eBridgeMontessori.comPlease contact us for sponsorship details.
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Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy
Arden Wilson, Head of School
7401 East Duck Lake Road
Lake Leelanau, Michigan 49653
231-994-2074
info@leelanaumontessori.orgwww.leelanaumontessori.orgSeeking passionate, positive people to serve in a public Montessori setting in northern Michigan. Please contact the school for more information about sponsorship.
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Children’s Workshop Montessori School
Assistants to Infancy and Primary LevelsSay Vang, Head of School
2190 Wayzata Blvd
Long Lake, MN 55356
612-577-4244
say@cwmontessori.org
www.childrensworkshopmontessori.orgPlease contact us for sponsorship details.
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Casa Dia Montessori Kinswood
Assistants to Infancy and Primary Levels
Rick Deeba, President
610 Kinswood Lane
St. Louis, MO 63129
314-892-4446
https://www.namontessori.com/schools/casa-dia-montessori-kinswood/Casa Dia Montessori Kinswood provides easily accessible childcare for families with children ages six weeks to six years of age in St. Louis, Oakville, and Mehlville, MO. Please contact us for sponsorship details.
Casa Dia Montessori Watson
Assistants to Infancy and Primary LevelsRick Deeba, President
10109 Watson Road
St. Louis, MO 63127
314-835-9500
https://www.namontessori.com/schools/casa-dia-montessori-watson/Casa Dia Montessori Watson provides easily accessible childcare for families with children ages six weeks to six years of age in St. Louis, Kirkwood, and Sunset Hills, MO. Please contact us for sponsorship details.
Chesterfield Montessori School
Elementary Teacher Training CourseKim Schneider, Head of School
14000 Ladue Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
314-469-7150
info@chesterfieldmontessori.org
www.chesterfieldmontessori.orgPlease contact us if you are interested in Elementary training.
The Centre at Conway
Assistants to Infancy and Primary LevelsRick Deeba, President
13725 Conway Road
St. Louis, MO 63141
314-434-3300
https://www.namontessori.com/schools/the-centre-at-conway/The Centre at Conway provides easily accessible childcare for families with children ages six weeks to six years of age in St. Louis, St. Charles, and Chesterfield, MO. Please contact us for sponsorship details.
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Mastro Montessori AcademyAssistants to Infancy, Primary, and Elementary Levels
Clara Logan, Academy Director
35 White Road
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
732.219.5400
director@mastromontessori.org
www.mastromontessori.orgPlease contact us for sponsorship details. We are AMI recognized at the Primary and Elementary levels.
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Bovina Center Montessori School
Toddler, Primary, and Elementary Levels
Sophie Wallas Rasmussen, Head of School
577 Reagan Rd
Bovina Center, NY 13740
917-741-0060
sophie@bovinamontessori.com
www.bovinamontessori.comPlease contact us for sponsorship details.
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Keystone Montessori School
Elementary Level
Ana Amiguet, Assistant Head of School
2830 Dorchester Place
Charlotte, NC 28209
980-355-0900
ana@keystonemontessorischool.org
www.keystonemontessorischool.orgWe are looking for a lower elementary guide for the 2025-26 school year, and would be willing to sponsor a candidate for training. Please contact us for sponsorship details.
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Ruffing Montessori School
Primary, Elementary, and Adolescent Levels
Lori Coticchia, Administrator
1285 Orchard Park Drive
Rocky River, Ohio
440-333-2250
ehollinger@ruffingmontessori.org
lcoticchia@ruffingmontessori.org
www.ruffingmontessori.orgPlease contact us for sponsorship details.
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Cedar Park Montessori School
Primary and Elementary Levels
Kalika Sarathkumara
400 E. Whitestone Blvd
Cedar Park, TX 78613
512-259-8495
director@cedarparkmontessori.com
www.cedarparkmontessori.comPlease contact us for sponsorship details.
Villa di Maria Montessori School
Assistants to Infancy and Primary LevelsSabira Najeeb
12707 Alston Rd
Sugar Land, TX 77478
281-277-7788
info@villadimariamontessori.com
www.villadimariamontessori.comPlease contact us for sponsorship details.
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Aquinas and Old Town Montessori Schools
Primary and Elementary LevelsSheri Brennig, Administrator
8334 Mount Vernon Highway
Alexandria, VA 22309
703-780-8484
aquinasmontessorimv@gmail.com
www.aqotms.comAquinas and Old Town Montessori Schools are willing to sponsor aspiring Primary and Elementary Guides as a part of our team in Alexandria, VA.
Fiore Montessori School
Elementary and Adolescent LevelsSailini Lohia, Head of School
1629 Beulah Road
Vienna, VA 22182
703-319-2069
sailini@fioremontessori.com
www.fioremontessori.comWe are also open to Toddler for the right candidate.
Mountainside Montessori
Elementary Level
Edel Kunkel, Head of School
4206 Belvoir Rd
Marshall, VA 20115
540-556-0083 (cell)
540-253-5025 (office)
edel@mountainsidemontessori.com
www.mountainsidemontessori.comMountainside Montessori serves children from 18 months through Adolescents. We are a farm based school with a strong mission of connecting children with nature. We are seeking a candidate to take the Elementary Training. Please reach out for more details.
Montessori Country School
Toddler and Primary Levels
Karen Graziano, Director
621 Alabama Drive
Herndon, VA 20170
703-437-8285
director@mcsherndon.com
www.mcsherndon.comWe are Montessori Country School in Herndon, VA and celebrate 50 years. We have 3 primary classrooms, 1 toddler room and look to open a second toddler room in the near future. Please contact us for sponsorship details.
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Brightonview Montessori
Primary LevelTiffany Aprecio, CEO/founder
22310 NE Marketplace Drive
Redmond, WA 98053
425-279-5009
taprecio@brightonview.net
www.brightonview.netBrightonview Montessori is willing to sponsor aspiring Primary Guides as a part of our team in Redmond, WA. We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic teachers who are passionate about educating young children. Requirements include an AMI or AMS diploma for age 2.5-5, a bachelor degree in any field, proof of $5,000 USD for expenses, and availability to arrive in the USA during the months of June, July and August each year.
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Isthmus Montessori Academy PublicYCC (Toddler), Primary, Elementary, Adolescent and High School Levels
Melissa Droessler, Principal
1802 Pankratz Street
Madison, WI 53704
608-661-8200
administration@isthmusmontessoriacademy.org
http://isthmusmontessoriacademy.org/Please contact us for sponsorship details.
*Applicants may also be sponsored for their required state teaching license for Primary through High School (those serving ages of 3-18).
North Shore Montessori SchoolChildren’s House and Elementary Levels
Tracy Theisen, Head of School
4650 N Port Washington Rd
Glendale, WI 53212
414-906-8900
tracyt@montessorinorthshore.org
https://www.montessorinorthshore.org/Please contact us for sponsorship details.
