When it comes to hiring teachers, asking the right interview questions is essential to finding the best fit for your school. Principals, HR managers, and administrators need to identify candidates who not only have the necessary qualifications but also align with the school's culture and teaching philosophy. To streamline this process, we've compiled a comprehensive list of interview questions for hiring teachers. This collection, curated from interviews conducted at various schools, provides a single source of effective questions to ask when hiring teachers.
Whether you're focused on assessing a candidate’s classroom management skills, understanding their approach to pedagogy, or evaluating their ability to engage with students, our list covers all the bases. These questions to ask when hiring teachers will help you gain deeper insights into each candidate's experience, teaching methods, and overall suitability for your school. By using these interview questions you can ensure that your process is both thorough and efficient.
Use this carefully curated list of questions to guide your teacher recruitment process. This resource is designed to help you identify the most qualified and culturally fit teachers for your school. Whether you're interviewing new graduates or experienced educators, these interview questions for hiring teachers will equip you with the tools needed to make informed hiring decisions. Download the full guide now to assist your teacher recruitment strategy.
• Why did you become a teacher?
• Describe your most recent teaching experience or student teaching.
• How do you approach lesson planning?
• What does a typical lesson in [subject] look like in your classroom?
• How do you like to teach specific aspects of your subject?
• How do you assess student learning?
• How do you manage your classroom?
• How would you handle difficult students or disciplinary issues?
• How do you use data to inform your instruction?
• Describe a time when a student challenged your authority. How did you respond?
• Tell us about a professional failure or lesson that didn’t go as planned. What did you learn?
• What would you do if a student refused to complete assigned work?
• Why do you want to work at our school?
• What do you know about our school/district?
• If I were to observe your classes, what would I see you and your students doing on a typical day?
• What about teaching in our district appeals to you?
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References
Common teaching interview questions. (2024, August 09). University of Maine Farmington. https://www.umf.maine.edu/careers/interviewing/common-teaching-interview-questions/
r/teaching. (2024, August 09). What questions were you asked during interviews? [Online forum post]. Reddit. https://www.reddit.com/r/teaching/comments/vp39t2/what_questions_were_you_asked_during_interviews/
