I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Teach for America
Interview
Once application is accepted, one must go though process of getting recommenders, filling out extra questions, and preparing a sample teaching lesson. The Interviewers provide a very supportive environment during the actual interview day. It begins with introductions, sample teaching, then group discussion, and then personal interviews.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Leadership roles and challenges faced during the leadership role.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Teach for America (Philadelphia, PA) in Jun 2014
Interview
Phone interview, then submission of teaching artifacts, virtual coaching of a fictional teaching, then video of yourself teaching/leading, then a video interview or an in person interview depending on your location
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Teach for America (New York, NY) in Mar 2016
Interview
Online application, then phone interview. sample lesson plan (time sensitive). group work- need to figure out a problem for a school environment. then 1/1 interview. Very important to do timing for lesson plan. You are also a student for the rest of the people in your group
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe an experience when you worked with a group? How were you successful? How were you not successful?