Montessori Teacher Training Fellowship

Riverbend’s Montessori Teacher Training Fellowship is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for early career teachers. Fellows are introduced to the world of Montessori education at our toddler through 8th grade school in the Boston Metrowest area. Our beautiful South Natick campus and fellowship house are the perfect setting to launch a meaningful career as a Montessori teacher.

• Hands-on Montessori teaching experience
• Mentorship from master Montessori teachers
• Competitive salary and benefits including health insurance & school vacations
• Coursework completed each June through August
• Meet all certification requirements during 2 school years as a Fellow

• Located less than a mile from the main campus in South Natick
• Private room and newly renovated shared living space with fellow aspiring teachers
• Furnished based on fellows’ specific needs

Throughout the two-year fellowship program, participants gain increasing confidence and responsibility as they master the skills of a Montessori educator. Their experience at Riverbend prepares them for a rewarding career in the classroom.

• June
  :
  Move into Fellowship house in Natick.
• June through August
  :
  Attend in-person Montessori training classes and complete required coursework.
• September through June
  :
  Participate in a paid fellowship, working and learning alongside master Montessori teachers.

• June through August
  :
  Attend in-person Montessori training classes and complete required coursework.
• September through June
  :
  Participate in a paid fellowship, taking on increasing responsibility to assume lead teaching duties.
• June & Beyond
  :
  Celebrate completion of the Fellowship Program and transition into a new school role.

The Fellowship house is adjacent to our satellite nature campus in beautiful South Natick, Massachusetts. The house accommodates three to four Fellows, featuring private bedrooms and shared living and kitchen space in a recently renovated two-story home. It’s an ideal location for new teachers to connect with each other throughout their Fellowship experience.

Artist rendering of Fellowship house after renovation

The Fellowship is unique in that it provides housing, one-to-one mentorship from an experienced Montessori teacher, and the opportunity to become a certified Montessori teacher. This one-of-a-kind program was developed in order to strengthen the pipeline of certified Montessori educators.

Montessori schools focus on the development of the whole child. Montessori-trained teachers provide an individualized learning experience for each student in multi-age classrooms. Each day features extended work cycles where students engage with unique Montessori materials. Learn more about Montessori education here .

Yes, personal transportation is required for travel to the main campus as well as the Montessori training centers.

As the premier toddler through 8th grade Montessori school in the Boston Metrowest area, Riverbend features a passionate team of teachers who are skilled at nurturing children’s natural inquisitiveness.