Why did you decide to become a teacher?
Why did you apply for [insert grade or subject interviewing for]?
Why did you apply at [insert school you’re applying at]?
What are your strengths?
What are your weaknesses?
Why should we hire you for this position?
What do you think your references will say about you?
What would you say your your teaching style is?
How would you explain your behavior management plan?
How do you handle behavioral children?
How do you cultivate positive relationships with your students and create a sense of class community?
What does classroom management mean to you?
If we walked into your classroom what would we see?
What is your experience with Common Core State Standards and planning?
What is the importance of data and assessments in your classroom?
What do you use data for?
What assessments or data tracking methods do you have experience with?
How do you respond to students who need extra support?
How do you incorporate special populations into your classroom? ESL? Special Education?
How do you differentiate in the classroom?
Would you say that you are fair?
How would you say you’ve adapted to 21st century skills and learning?
How would you use technology in your classroom?
How would you keep your students engaged and motivated?
How do you promote student voice and choice to help them become self-directed learners?
How would you utilize a classroom aide?
How would you rate the importance of working with other colleagues and staff?
If you and a co-worker had a disagreement, how would you react and handle the situation?
What are the roles of the teacher, principal, and superintendent?
How would you include parents and guardians in their child’s education and classroom?
How do you maintain your own professional development?
How would you respond to extracurricular and volunteer opportunities within the school?
Name a positive and negative experience you’ve had in education.
When you leave here and reflect on this interview, what might you wish you had said to us?
What questions do you have for us?