What are the common questions given in an interview for teacher applicants?

Answer 1

I just had two initial interviews for two school districts that are in St. Louis. They were totally different.
The first interview asked questions like:
1. WHy did you become a teacher?
2. What would you say is your strength that makes you a good teacher?
3. Why this district?
4. What kind of relationship do you want to have with your students?
5 How do you help failing students?
6. Describe the "perfect school"?
7. How do you help students that are having problems in your room/ what modifications do you make for students who learn at different levels?
8. How should you be assessed/ evaluated?
9. Do you want your students to like you?
10. WHat kind of discipline program do you have in your room? Do you ever modify it?

The second interview was much more intense. It consisted of 20 scenerio questions, and follow up questions?
1. WHat kind of relationship do you want with people you work with? How do you foster it?
2. IF you had a student who was cheating... you saw it? How do you address the problem and the parents?
3. If parents came to you and said that their child was "a genious" in certain activity, but you think the child is performing "average"? What do you say?
4. IF there is a child crying in your room, what do you do?
5. IF a child said, "I am not going to do this, you can make me." How do you respond?
6. If a co-worker came to you everyday seeking "acknowlegement" what would you do?
OMG there were others, after the 35 minutes we were on the phone, I really couldn't remember what the questions were.. it was answer--- respond.

The best advise I got about interviewing came from one of my 6th grade students. He said, " Don't tell them what you tell us."
and I had no idea what he was talking about, so i asked him he said....
When they ask why you became a teacher... don't tell them it was so you could torture kids. I don't think they will like that much.
(and they say he has traumatic brain injury... i just don't believe it!!)

Good luck with your interviews.

Answer 2

Describe your classroom management style...
How do you go about assessing X number of students?
How do you deal with difficult students/ parents?
Why do you feel you're the best candidate for this position?
What are three of your strengths weaknesses?
Describe a lesson that went really well/ not so well....
How do you incorporate technology in the classroom?
Why do you want to be a teacher in this district?

Answer 3

Typically, interviewers will ask you about your philosophy, your organizational skills, behavior management style, and communication style with parents and coworkers.
If you're looking at teaching in a specific content area, the interviewer will also ask questions to test your content knowledge.
If you're a beginning teacher, don't worry about getting it all right. They're looking for someone with potential who they think will be a good match for their school.

Answer 4

No matter what the questions, remember to keep your answers child centered! All the above answers have given great interview questions.

Answer 5

What are your views on discipline?
How do you feel about stress levels?
Do you have ways to relax?
Why do you think you'll make a good teacher?
What would you do if a parent was unhappy?
How would you handle a student fight?
What are your views on classroom management?
How do you feel about change?
How do you feel about giving your time to extracurricular activities after school?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Answer 6

Well the most interesting I have heard was "what would you do if a student through a book at you?

She answered "DUCK"

She got the job!!