EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER PREPARATION

Waldorf Teacher Institute's Early Childhood Teacher Preparation Program equips future Waldorf school teachers with a firm foundation to begin their teaching career. Throughout their course of study, WTI students are actively engaged in self-development through philosophical discussions, artistic activities and curriculum-rich learning opportunities. Waldorf Early Childhood teachers provide a nurturing environment rich with daily play-based and movement activities. Through play and imitation, children develop an active imagination that encourages creative thinking, problem-solving, and social skills. Upon completion of our Teacher Preparation Program, students are ready to step into an Early Childhood classroom and begin a new career working with young children and their families.

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Mentoring

WTI students are paired with a mentor who will help support them through completing their coursework and student teaching requirements. A minimum of nine hours of mentoring are scheduled each year. Mentors also are available to help students explore employment goals and opportunities.

Full Time Course Requirements

YEAR ONE

Eurythmy 1, 2, 3 [FDS]

Music/Singing 1, 2, 3 [FDS]

Themes from Rudolf Steiner's book THEOSOPHY [FDS]

Themes from Rudolf Steiner's book HOW TO KNOW HIGHER WORLDS [FDS]

Central Ideas from Rudolf Steiner's book PHILOSOPHY OF FREEDOM [FDS]

Three Stages of Development Birth to Seven

Developmental Biology

Biography

The Twelve Senses

Handwork

Painting 1: Wet on Wet

Drawing : Intro to Form and Color Studies

Storytelling and Morning Circle [EC COHORT ONLY]

The Kindergarten Environment [EC COHORT ONLY]

Puppetry and Handwork in EC [EC COHORT I+ONLY]

The Four Foundational Senses [EC COHORT ONLY]

Practical Skills and Creative Discipline [EC COHORT ONLY]

EC Mentoring Hours

Observation Hours (20 hours)

Open Seminar Series [x5]

Summer Intensive 1

Research Paper 1

YEAR TWO

Eurythmy 4, 5, 6 [FDS]

Music/Singing 4, 5, 6 [FDS]

Reincarnation and Karma [FDS]

The Kingdom of Childhood [FDS]

Perspectives on the Evolution of Consciousness Through Architecture and Art [FDS]

The Social Impulse of Waldorf Education and the Movement

Themes From the First Teacher's Course:1 [FDS]

Themes From the First Teacher's Course:2 [FDS]

Painting 2: Curriculum [EC COHORT ONLY]

Working with Parents and Collegial Relationships

Approaches to Working with the Modern Child

First Grade Readiness [EC COHORT ONLY]

Early Childhood Curriculum Planning Through the Cycle of the Year [EC COHORT ONLY}]

Language Arts: The Art of Storytelling [EC COHORT ONLY]

The Role of Imitation and Play in Early Childhood [EC COHORT ONLY]

Gardening

EC Mentoring Hours

Observation Hours 20 hours

Open Seminar Series [x5]

Summer Intensive 2

Research Paper 2

TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS

Early Childhood Certificate Program

Includes all classes, Mentoring, Summer Intensive, Open Seminar Series, and supplies [does not include books or Eurythmy shoes]

Option 1: Per Year

$10,250.00

Pay year in full - one payment. Complete Enrollment Application. Once you have filled out the registration form and paid the application fee expect to receive an email and/or phone call within a week to discuss next steps for a meeting, final course registration, and then you may proceed to tuition payment.

Option 2: Per Year

$5125.00 [x2]

Pay year in 2 installments. Complete Enrollment Application. Once you have filled out the registration form and paid the application fee expect to receive an email and/or phone call within a week to discuss next steps for a meeting, final course registration, and then you may proceed to tuition payment.