I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Teach for America (Phoenix, AZ) in Mar 2009
Interview
Started with a phone interview. Questions regarding how you handle stress, organization, you beliefs about education, background, etc. Interviewer was easy going and friendly. 2nd interview was an all-day process at the regional office. 9 hours- the morning was all individual work and group role playing. I took an assessment, role played a school scenario in a group of four (they were looking for collaborative skills, I believe), and presented a 5 minute lesson to the other 11 interviewees and 4 evaluators. Break for lunch and then I waited until I was called for the one on one interview. They asked about my educational background, organizational skills, motivations for joining the corps, and my visions for my own future as well as that in education.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I really don't remember. They really want people who are organized, passionate, work well with a group, and driven to make positive change.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Teach for America (New York, NY)
Interview
The interview process lasted about an hour and a half. I provided a demo lesson plan, then reflected on a case study, and finally went over my resume and why I wanted to join Teach for America
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why Teach for America?
Future career goals?
Reflect on my own experience through the education system.
I interviewed at Teach for America (New Haven, CT)
Interview
For the interview process, you have to submit an online application on the website. There are several deadlines for applying throughout the course of the year. Then, there was a virtual interview with several components, including a short teaching interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to work with Teach for America, and how are you committed to educational equity?
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Teach for America (Newark, NJ)
Interview
Teach For America's staffing for corps member interviews is hit or miss. I felt uncomfortable with the forced rainbow coalition interview set up. It seemed very performative especially when you realized that there were no regular Black people. Everyone graduated from Harvard or had an MBA from some other Ivy. It was weird.
