I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Challenger School (Meridian, ID)
Interview
I was surprised to be asked to write an essay at the beginning of the interview. Then we never discussed it again. The process was very confusing, why take a personality test twice?
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you think the test scores in Elementary schools are down across the country?
online test taken from home, next is in-person interview with written assessment in the head office, demo class at the end. If selected offer will be rolled out. It took around 4-5 rounds and took a couple of months from the start.
I applied online. I interviewed at Challenger School (San Jose, CA) in Feb 2022
Interview
I wrote an essay on the topic of why educational success is on the decline in America. Then I went in for a second interview where I had to teach 15 minutes of a third grade math class and talk with the head master and the educational director.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me about my essay. One of them kept asking me more and more questions with a funny look on her face. She kept telling me that she didn't understand what I was talking about. She was arguing with me over a stance on whether collectivism and individualism have an impact on education. I explained that I took a class in college on that very topic and found it interesting. She looked at me like she could not even believe that was a thing.
Weird environment! Seems super political. I felt uncomfortable during the interview process. I think they purposely tried to tear down my argument. They really did not ask me many questions about teaching specifically. When they did, they really made it feel like everything I said was wrong..