TEACHERS! I need help prepping for an interview!

kasarin

I just got a call for an interview for tomorrow (3/22/12) at 7:30. It is my current dream job 6th grade Language Arts in a great district. i have been teaching 4th grade in a urban low SES district for 4 years. My initial interview out of college was way too easy. It was conversational and lasted about 30 min. What should a expect from a more prestigious district in a formal interview. Also, there is a written section. Any idea on what that will be like? Any prep advice would be helpful!

ket_the_jet

I'm not a teacher and can't tell you exactly what to expect on that interview, but my best recommendation is to be witty, charming, well-dressed, and wear nice shoes. Don't be afraid to ask for time to answer a question. The best answers are the candid ones, whether they come out naturally with little-to-no thought or if you take a few seconds to collect your thoughts and words.

I've been asked some strange questions on job interviews and have given, I think, some pretty phenomenal answers. My favorite to a fairly common question was as follows:
"What is a weakness that you'd look to improve upon working with us?"
"Golf. I'm a horrible golfer so I won't help you win over any clients on the golf course. I don't have a very natural swing as I've played baseball my whole life. But I love golfing and so I'd like to spend as much time on the greens representing [your company] as possible."

Good luck.
-wtk

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