Teacher Interview Questions and Answers & Interview Tips in 2023

Hello teachers and future teachers! In this video I'm sharing 10 common teacher interview questions that I have been asked during elementary school interviews for both public and private schools, in the US and internationally. I'm sharing sample answers and tips for each question and hope these tips are helpful for you to prepare for your interview and land your teaching position whether you are a first year teacher or moving to a new school. Wishing you the best of luck!
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[@Destineyyy]

I was in the classroom for 4 years before voluntarily taking a step away from education. After being away for 6 years I was nervous about going into an interview. I found this video the night before my interview and watched it about 4 times. Happy to say, that I received a job offer at an amazing school after my first interview back. Great video! Thank you!!

[@cbworldtrip]

Thank you so much for your interview tips! It worked for me. I've been on five interviews in the past month with no success. After watching your video the night before and taking extensive notes, I did well on my interview and received a job offer on the spot. I'm now going to be working at my favorite high school!

[@TeacherFYI]

Congratulations!!! I'm so happy to hear that all your hard work paid off and that you'll be at your favorite high school! 🎉🎉🎉

[@jesshdz3251]

Your video was extremely helpful! I watched and studied it a few times the night before my interview and did the same thing the morning of; I was offered the job on the spot!!! Thank you!

[@TeacherFYI]

This makes me so happy!! Congratulations! So well deserved!! 🎉🎉

[@julielarson6162]

congratulations

[@amybraun7286]

I just want to share how much I enjoyed your video!!! Man did I feel like a FOOL, with previous interviews, on all the things I did wrong. If I had come here first, I bet I would have been at new teacher training this week. I took a lot of notes and just told myself, "If you have any more chances, use these ideas!" Well, today I had another interview and used all your ideas. I don't know if I got it or not (they still had 3 interviews to do), but boy, did I feel good when I left the interview. I felt so much more confident, and even if I don't get it, I still have great tools to use!! Thank you!!!

[@user-ur4nx9sq8k]

This is such a great video with extremely helpful tips. Your values and teaching style is so closely related to mine and I am so thankful that you've posted this so I can prepare for my upcoming interviews. I have two kindergarten position interviews coming up next week!

[@goharavila4431]

I watched your video twice, went to my interview and was offered the job on the spot! I can’t believe it! Thank you!

[@TeacherFYI]

This is amazing! Congratulations!! 🎉🙌🏼

[@kathrynwilson4615]

Thanks for your video! I hadn't been on the other side of an interview panel for over a decade. Your tips helped me focus my interview prep and ultimately my interview answers.

[@julianankoana9539]

This is so helpful thank you!

[@elizabethtowneda1179]

Thank you, McKenzie! What I love about your video is that it is very concise and insightful. Very clear, very helpful for learning the ability to stay focused.

[@TeacherFYI]

Thank you so much for such a thoughtful comment! You made my day and very happy it was helpful 😊

[@dawnruckdeshel4233]

Great video! Thanks so much for all the tips!

[@TeacherFYI]

Of course! Thank you!! ☺️☺️

[@alexanderjones7337]

I wanted to say this is one of the best and most comprehensive videos I have seen so far. So thorough and concise. Thank you for sharing!

[@aldeguerrealingo5251]

Great interview guide, I like listening to your cool voice.

[@jamieh5208]

I’ve watched many of these types of videos and I have to say this was one of the best. Thank you!

[@TeacherFYI]

Thank you! I hope you get the job that you're super excited about!

[@ayahamdalla8849]

the best ,most accurate and into the core vid for T interviews....ta sooo much

[@TeacherFYI]

Thank you so much! So happy it was helpful! 😊

[@janicerafferty2260]

Very informative. Thank you!

[@DMtz-tm2wg]

The most helpful video I have watched! Thank you

[@TeacherFYI]

You're so kind thank you, and best of luck!! ☺️☺️

[@tiffanyk.7521]

This is very helpful and comprehensive I learned a lot. Thank you. great video!

[@TeacherFYI]

Thank you! 😊😊

[@1chicSol]

Very helpful info with specifics. TY

[@kathys8899]

You are awesome. I am pretty sure that you helped me get a job that I actually wanted. I was a nervous wreck and didn't sleep the night before, but thanks to prepping by watching your video and all the valuable information you shared, I pretty much nailed it. Although I was exhausted and a nervous wreck, my prep work paid off. You are really helping teachers like me. You make a difference!!!

[@TeacherFYI]

Thank you so much! You're so kind and I greatly appreciate your kind words ☺️☺️ I hope you get the dream job for sure and excited to hear the latest updates!

[@NB-cu7tq]

Oh my goodness! Thank you for this video! I watched yours and another content creator's video the day before my interview. I took notes and reflected on the information to apply it more personally to my own experiences. My interview went so well, AND I was offered the position!!!

[@TeacherFYI]

That is a super exciting outcome! Congratulations!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@carolinekelly3415]

Hello, thank you for sharing this video and your tips.

[@TeacherFYI]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment! Wishing you the best with any upcoming interviews!

[@frittatas8551]

From the bottom of my heart I want to thank you so much!!!! My boyfriend was having so much anxiety interviewing for a new position. He and I thought he did ok with his first few interviews, but he got rejected. Your tips were very eye opening and prepepared him immensley for the next 2 interviews, and he got job offers from both, and these are great schools!!! Thank you so so much

[@TeacherFYI]

Congratulations!! 🎉🎉🎉 Kudos to all the effort that went into preparing for the interview process, and sooo happy to have been a small part of this wonderful journey ahead! Your comment absolutely made my day and I'm super happy for you both - thank you so much! 🥰🤗

[@frittatas8551]

@@TeacherFYI ❤️

[@stankyj2001]

Thank you so much, this was very helpful.

[@TeacherFYI]

Thank you! ☺️☺️

[@winniemuvunyi]

Thank you I'm a school principal and love this.

[@TeacherFYI]

Wonderful to hear! So happy you found this video and thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts! ☺️

[@omidjohnmasoomy1267]

Hello you mentioned very useful information, I will applying those for my Thai students, I appreciate it good luck to you teacher

[@TeacherFYI]

Thank you and best of luck!

[@daysofdivy]

Hello Teacher, I will have my interview on Monday. This will be my first time applying to a school. I love your videos! I don't know how many times I have watched this one haha. Hopefully, I can answer all the questions asked & not panic. Thank you so much!!!!

[@TeacherFYI]

I'm rooting for you! Best of luck and hope you get the dream job! Excited to hear how it goes - you got this!

[@autumnp1485]

great thank you

[@ayeshasaleem1252]

Vow. Simply brilliant 🤩

[@TeacherFYI]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@sadir74]

Thanks a lot that was very helpful

[@t.r.8794]

Thank you! I watched your video last night and spruced up my interview notes. I had a virtual interview today. I was offered the job after the interview! I loved the questions that you shared for us to ask at the end of the interview. I’m returning to the classroom after having other roles in education outside of the classroom. Thanks again!

[@TeacherFYI]

Love it!! Congratulations!! Thank you for such a kind and wonderful comment, and super excited for you and your new adventure! 🥰❤️

[@kristenjones7465]

Hi there, this video was SO informative and helpful! Thank you for posting this :)

[@TeacherFYI]

Thank you! Excited for all that's to come on your teaching journey! 🎉🥰

[@cherhonda]

Thank You🥳

[@mohamedenatighk]

Thanks ❤

[@sadia64210]

I've watched a lot of these teacher interview prep videos over the summer in preparation for my first teaching job and I just have to say I LOVE your answers especially the one for behavior management. Very smart and thoughtful answer that alligns perfectly with what I actually would do unlike the cookie cutter answer in some of these other youtube videos. thank you so much, listening to all your answers has made me excited again about starting teaching!

[@TeacherFYI]

Thank you so much for such a wonderful and thoughtful comment! Love it! Super excited for your teaching journey!! 🤗🥰❤️

[@julianankoana9539]

Yes me too-this really resonated with me. I felt like you were describing my teaching style in all your answers but just in a much more coherent style!

[@littlered786]

I wish your audio was a little louder. Great info!!! Thanks!!

[@user-eu5rl2rh4f]

Thank you for your help in all

[@TeacherFYI]

Thank you! 🥰

[@ozoemenamonyeguiri2376]

Thanks for this insight.

[@TeacherFYI]

Thank you! You got this! 🙌🏼

[@TheKnallkorper]

I’m so glad I watched this because I have NO idea what to expect and my first interview is in a couple days

[@TeacherFYI]

You got this! 🙌🏼

[@zarajafer5457]

Thank you very much. Very helpful content 🙏🏻🤍

[@TeacherFYI]

Thank you! ☺️☺️

[@ilker3665]

thank you Teacher for this great video

[@TeacherFYI]

Thank you! 😊😊

[@Ebaristo.Pineda]

Hi Miss. Terrific videos. I need a good tutorial on Google Forms, though. Blessings. Greetings from Colombia.

[@Bottleblondegal]

Ty for the interview tips! It worked great and gave me confidence for the interview ❤

[@TeacherFYI]

You got this! Super excited for you to get that job! ❤️

[@Yodaime7]

Thank you for this video. I appreciate your work and time to create this video. Very good content.

[@TeacherFYI]

Thank you and hope you find yourself in the perfect classroom! 🙌🏼

[@Yodaime7]

@@TeacherFYI I went to my job interview yesterday and 10 minutes after the interview, they called to tell me that I was hired. Thank you so much for your insightful video.

[@TeacherFYI]

Amazing! Congratulations! 🎉🎉🎉

[@tracytownes9795]

Thank you so much for the video. I have 27 years of teaching, but left for a couple of years. I am interviewing for a position at a new school in hopes that the environment is better than the one I left. One recommendation I would give to you is to slow down a little. I had to rewing several times in the video to make some notes. I loved the video, and you did an amazing job!

[@TeacherFYI]

Congratulations on coming back to the classroom! Hope you got the position you wanted!

[@handikomara]

Hallo, apa kabar? Senang sekali menonton video berbagi seperti ini. Salam dari saya, salah satu guru yang masih belajar dari Indonesia.

[@evangelineautenticomendez4865]

Thank you so.much.

[@TeacherFYI]

❤️🙌🏼

[@TheMathsClassroomWithMissZee]

Thank you for these amazing tips. I received a job and it was my first interview.

[@TeacherFYI]

Congratulations! That is amazing and very well deserved! 🎉🎉 Hope it's a wonderful adventure ahead!

[@marwaadlouni7288]

Thank you so much for the tips, I hope it will benefit me for my school's interview tomorrow because I have graduated from university month ago and it will be my first experience. I hope it works well.

[@TeacherFYI]

Hope it went well!

[@swimrock9410]

Your video was very helpful. I'm about to apply for teaching position today and tomorrow. I'm hoping to hear back from them. I'm more nervous about the interview because this is my first time for teaching. Thankfully I have 7 years experience as a paraprofessional/co-teach as well

[@TeacherFYI]

Being nervous is a sign that you care about the opportunity! Fingers crossed and wishing you the best news coming your way! Hope you're offered the dream position 😊

[@littlered786]

Update please!!!

[@dtrghsdtr]

Great video and content. Do you suggest bringing in a cheat sheet with the answers to questions to refer to during an interview?

[@TeacherFYI]

Thanks! I'd recommend practicing your answers before the interview, but not bringing in a cheat sheet to the interview itself as this takes away from the natural flow of the conversation.

[@lakishaprofitbush4970]

Great information ❤

[@TeacherFYI]

Thank you! 🥰

[@mac423100]

I got the job! Thank you so much

[@TeacherFYI]

That is amazing! Congratulations!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@marcellabailey7702]

Great content 👌

[@TeacherFYI]

Thank you and best of luck in your interviews! ❤️

[@Summerrain55]

…5 minutes in and I know you are GREAT! 🥰❤️

[@TeacherFYI]

One comment in and I know you're absolutely amazing 🥰🥰 Thank you!!

[@Summerrain55]

​@TeacherFYI 2022 I listened to this and got the job. Now I need your infinite wisdom again! Sprinkle me some favor dust ❤😊

[@micaellaclemente4588]

I am going to have an interview tomorrow. Wish me luck 🙏.

[@TheManjusu]

Can you please help- give an example of a complex topic in your subject - how would you plana lesson plan? this can be a middles s school math or science

[@loverofchrist22]

Soooo good ❤

[@TeacherFYI]

Thank you!! 😊😊

[@francinelowe4565]

Great and informative video.

[@TeacherFYI]

Thank you and best of luck with all upcoming interviews! ❤️

[@francinelowe4565]

@@TeacherFYI Thank you. I have my interview in few minutes

[@Myevyworld]

Great video

[@TeacherFYI]

Thank you! 🤗❤️

[@user-vv5jf8ht4t]

great video

[@TeacherFYI]

Thank you! 😊😊

[@elizabethgonzalez2980]

How long should each response be? I am worried my answers will either be too short or too long.

[@ayeshasaleem1252]

I have an interview on Tuesday for HLTA in the Uk 🇬🇧

[@TeacherFYI]

Best of luck on the interview and I hope you get the job! 🙌🏼

[@elvinmay54]

I love your content, however, do you know of any content creators that talk about middle and high school class strategies. I am in the UK and teach ages 11-16 and apart from my form(homeroom) class some of your suggestions are harder to implement in classes that I do not see often.

[@jennguillen6608]

Hello, Firstly I would like to thank you for your help as this video is very helpful. Secondly, I would like to ask you a question. I am going to have a job interview next week for a French teacher position in a secondary school in Australia. I am a French native and I just got graduated. My English is good but not as good as a native English speaker. Do you think I would be penalized and not getting the job if sometimes I make grammar mistakes during the job interview? Merci

[@TeacherFYI]

Thank you and so happy it was helpful! I really hope that English not being your first language does not impact how things go - after all, they're hiring a French teacher and you do have the advantage of being a native French spealer. Go in confidently and don't apologize for your English, focusing more on your experience teaching French to non-speakers. Wishing you the best of luck and hope it works out!

[@marylebone4465]

How bout interview prep for those first time / beginners/ no prior teaching experience who are from call center careers then transitioning to online english teaching? thanks

[@MUNEEBHAIDER7438]

Miss kindly tell us how we can apply for teaching jobs ... Without qts

[@jenniferzamarripa3381]

Hi! Can you explain how to answer the question “How would you deal with an angry parent?” I’m so nervous for my interview this week!

[@TeacherFYI]

Hi Jennifer! I would mention that when approached by an upset parent, I understand that it is often coming from a place of concern since they want what is best for their child. I remind parents that we are on the same team to support their child and that we can work together to find a solution in handling the situation that is upsetting them in that moment. That usually involves listening and validating the parent's feelings in the moment, thanking the parent for bringing this to your attention, explaining the action steps to solve the problem, and explain when they can hear back from you or follow-up. If necessary the action steps may involve scheduling a meeting with the parent, you and the principal to properly address the issue depending on the situation. I always try to focus on the parents as partners mentality! Good luck with the interview!! 🤗

[@Sexynes]

Tips in 2023? Uploaded in 2021? Woah this video was ahead of its time

[@lollyy6508]

Tip: I said for technology to used online museum tours. They LOVEDDD that 😁

[@TeacherFYI]

Would agree with that! 😀😀 kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6fLqaaejcp_iMU

[@thaerenglish84]

Hello teacher...how are you? Hope you are doing well. I am an English teacher from Iraq and wanna immigrate to the USA . How much is the salary in California for a teacher with bachelor degree, 18 - year experience????

[@TeacherFYI]

It varies a lot depending on district. My recommendation is to Google the name of the city/district you're interested in and "school salary schedule" to have the most accurate idea specific to where you would look to teach.

[@maramjamal6213]

Could any one help me with a written tips so I am not so good at english 😢

[@kavithav2061]

Please put the caption

[@shangobunni5]

Solid advice. But please pause and take a breath every once in a while.

[@Gadjjo22]

The video is cut. It’s so well done you must not have noticed 😉

[@mohamedenatighk]

3/4/2024❤

[@JhaneNi]

please put caption

[@barbarazawadzka8962]

nice & informative video but you speak too fast..

[@mohamedenatighk]

6/4/2024❤😊🎉

[@hollymetcalf8455]

Please caption your videos. Access is important to be inclusive.

[@TeacherFYI]

Thank you for the comment on inclusiveness. For this video specifically, the error is on KZbin's end despite hours of effort to fix to make in line with captions on all other videos on the channel. Hoping it gets sorted as I continue to follow up on why they aren't appearing here.

[@screensheems]

Thank you so much for this, very helpful.

[@TeacherFYI]

So happy to hear! Thank you!

[@screensheems]

@@TeacherFYI I got the job ! So pleased 😃 thank you 😊

[@TeacherFYI]

@@screensheems So exciting!!! Congratulations!! 🎉🎉🎉