The teacher in a Montessori classroom takes on a completely different role to a teacher in a traditional classroom. So much so, that directress or guide are preferred over the word teacher. The reason for this is that it is the teachers main role to guide the children and help the children in their learning. The teacher isn 't a person who pushes the child to learn when & what she wants them to learn. The teacher doesn 't cause the child to learn. They aren 't the conduit for knowledge that than flows into the child 's mind. The child 's active mind will do the learning on its own. Being a guide doesn 't just consist of just talking to the children. A guide must be aware of each child 's personality, how they work,what they are interested and which stage of development that are at. They must also understand child development and growth. The guide must also be aware of her behaviour and attitudes as well. The teacher is responsible for putting Montessori principles into practise in the classroom.
The environment in a Montessori classroom is also vitally important. It is the role of the teacher to prepare the environment to allow the learning process to happen naturally. A full understanding of the Montessori method is vital so she she can use the correct classroom materials and techniques to encourage the child 's learning. A teacher shouldn 't be the focal point in the environment she is creating. The learning materials very important and must cater for the needs and interests of the children in her class. She will usually be found working with an individual child or a couple at at time. It is very rare that the teacher will present a large group lesson. She may present a new lesson and observe and advise the students, as the priority is the child 's learning. She needs to meet as many needs as possible for as many students as possible each day. This is a big part of