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How to Answer Different Kinds of Teacher Interview Questions

how to answer different kinds of teacher interview questions

When interviewing for a teaching position, you will encounter several types of interview questions. It’s important to know how to answer different kinds of teacher interview questions.

Interview questions can fall into two categories – personal questions and questions related to the specific school. It’s vital for all interview questions to be honest and positive with your answers and to describe yourself as an educator accurately. With questions related to the school, you will need to perform research on the institution before your interview to make informed responses to these questions.

Guidelines on Responding to These Types of Interview Questions

Answering Personal Interview Questions

Interviewers ask personal questions to gauge what type of faculty member you will be. They may ask you about your work ethic, personal character, and any possible issues regarding your resume.

For instance, the interviewer may ask you to explain any gaps in your employment history. They need to find out what you were doing and determine whether you are likely to stay committed to a position.

When answering this type of question, explain why you were away from work, what you did during that time. Mention any productive activities you took part in, like volunteer work or professional development – and stress your commitment to and enjoyment of teaching.

If you are or have been a career-changer, an interviewer will likely ask you about this decision. Explain your situation and reasoning for making the career change. Always make sure to stress your interest and dedication to teaching.

How to Answer Teacher Interview Questions Related to School Research

An important section of your interview will consist of questions related to the school. The hiring committee is trying to find out whether you’ve done your homework, as well as whether or not you’d make a good fit in their environment. So in preparation for the interview, you must research the school, its district, and what makes it unique.

A very typical question that an interviewer may ask you would be: “why do you want to work here?” They will ask you this question to specifically find out what research you’ve done into the school.

Knowledge about the school and the job shows the interviewer that you are interested in and demonstrates initiative on your part as well. When answering, you should mention as many positive features as you can about the school, trying to be as specific as possible. Try to tie in your answer to why you’d make a good fit.

Are you ready for your next job interview? It will either make or break your chances of receiving a job offer. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. This is true; I have seen it happen to extremely qualified educators.

Learning how to follow up after the interview properly will increase your chances of landing the job. 

Today, you can get your hands on 152 job interview answers to tough questions, which will position you ahead of your competition.