AMS MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

The American Montessori Society is dedicated to encouraging and supporting the use of the Montessori teaching approach in schools both public and private. Our teacher education programs prepare quality Montessori teachers for the classrooms, and our expanded scholarship opportunities help increase the number and diversity of Montessori teachers. As a member, you benefit directly from our position as the largest Montessori organization in the world and from our commitment to advancing principles and practices that encourage better outcomes for children.

Schools and Teacher Education programs will be able to:

Improve through effective management tools

  • Heads Only ListServer, through which you can easily share topics of interest, questions, and ideas with your colleagues
  • Monthly electronic newsletter to learn about news that shapes the Montessori world and your school
  • Reduced registration fees for AMS conferences and retreats
  • Salary and Tuition Surveys

Increase exposure to the broader audience

  • Online school and teacher education directories with pertinent information about your organization—a valuable resource for parents looking for a quality school in their area or students looking for a training program
  • Complimentary employment listings on our website and at our conferences
  • Representation by AMS at regional meetings and educational conferences throughout the US

Raise the quality of your Montessori education program

  • Participate in conferences, symposia, retreats and other professional events at discounted rates
  • Consultation services to improve any aspect of your program
  • Voluntary school accreditation that affirms that your school has reached the highest level of recognition by AMS, and meets a standard of excellence in the implementation of Montessori education, which is recognized by the Montessori community

Build the educational profession with AMS

  • Receive four issues of our quarterly professional magazine, Montessori Life
  • Support  teacher education programs, which prepare quality Montessori teachers for the classrooms, by offering quality training programs and school internship sites
  • Increase the number and diversity of Montessori teachers through expanding scholarship opportunities

Aid in the promoting an active voice to garner public support and encourage advocacy policies

  • Representation at the United Nations, Council for American Private Education, the Children’s Defense Fund and other coalitions to advocate for the Montessori education community
  • Research resources and support

School and teacher education members also receive:

  • Voting rights in AMS elections to help shape the future of Montessori education (except for Initiate schools)
  • Opportunities to participate in SMART Tuition to manage your school’s receivables
  • Discounts on AMS brochures and other publications
  • Discounts on purchases from Nienhuis Montessori USA, the world’s leading supplier of Montessori materials and furniture
  • Opportunities to participate in various insurance plans including auto, liability, disability, and term life insurance, and comprehensive health insurance and an association-sponsored credit card service, MBNA
  • AMS EZweb for building and maintaining Montessori school websites easily, efficiently, and cost effectively

BECOME A SCHOOL MEMBER or
TO BECOME A TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM MEMBER, CONTACT Teacher Education Coordinator.

Individual members also receive:

  • A subscription to our quarterly magazine, Montessori Life (optional for international members)
  • Discounted registration fees for AMS conferences and other professional development events
  • Discounts ($5) on purchases from Nienhuis Montessori USA, the world’s leading supplier of Montessori materials and books
  • A salary survey every “odd” year
  • Discounts on AMS brochures and other publications
  • Credit card for qualified applicants through MBNA
  • Optional comprehensive health insurance. Plan options include Health Savings Accounts, Family PPO Plans and Group Employee Health Plans
  • Optional 529 College Savings tax sheltered savings plan with no sales charge
  • Online job listing services for positions in AMS member schools and teacher education programs
  • Discounted auto insurance through GEICO (not available in MA or NJ)

BECOME AN INDIVIDUAL MEMBER