Teach for America interview questions

It's a multi-stage interview process. First, there's the application which asks some basic resume style questions as well as a few essay questions about your interest in education equity. Then depending on your level of experience and strength of application, you may have a phone screen that asks about your application. Next, there's an in person Interview (group interview, sample lesson, one on one interview) that lasts all day.

With multiple steps, the organization really seeks to understand your reason for applying, your commitment to education reform and your leadership skills. There is an initial online application which asks about experiences that may have prepared you for the work you may do with TFA. In addition, there is an online tests that tests skills you may need while you are a teacher. Some may be invited to a phone interview then while others are invited right to the in-person interview. For this interview you are asked to teach something. This does not have to be complicated lesson. The organization is looking for your teachers voice, as well as classroom management skills. They also want to see how you respond to their clarifying questions about your lesson. For the in person interview it is important to remember that you are not competing against the other interviewees. The lessons usually works better for everyone involved if you all participate and support each others lesson.