Elementary School Teacher

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Interview question list updated: September 19, 2024

Start with these three questions to get going:

Can you describe a time when you had to manage a disruptive behavior in your classroom? What steps did you take to address it? Source

Tell me about a lesson plan you created that was particularly successful. How did you assess its effectiveness?

Have you ever had to work with a student who was significantly behind the class academically? How did you handle it?

Complete the next five questions to be well prepared:

Can you give an example of how you incorporated technology into your teaching? What was the outcome? Source

Tell me about a time when you had to collaborate with other teachers or staff members on a project. What was your role and what did you achieve?

Describe a challenging parent-teacher conference you've had. How did you handle the situation?

Can you share an experience where you had to modify a curriculum to better fit your students' needs? What was the result?

Tell me about a strategy you implemented to improve student engagement. How did you measure its success?

Tackle these remaining questions for thorough preparation:

Can you give an example of a time when you had to provide feedback to a struggling student? How did you approach it and what was the outcome?

Can you describe a time when you had to manage a challenging classroom situation? What actions did you take and what was the result?

Tell me about a time you had to adapt your teaching methods to meet the needs of different learners in your classroom. How did you approach this, and what were the results? Source

Describe a situation where you had to communicate difficult information to parents. How did you handle it, and what was the response?

Can you share an experience where you collaborated with other teachers or staff to improve student learning? What was the situation, and what were the results?

Tell me about a time when you used data or assessments to identify and address a learning gap. What steps did you take, and what happened as a result?

Describe a situation where you went above and beyond to support a student facing personal challenges. How did you manage it, and what impact did it have?

Give an example of a time when you had to manage a conflict between students. What was the conflict, and how did you resolve it?

Can you provide an example of an innovative teaching strategy you implemented? What was the strategy, and how did it affect student learning?

Describe a time when you received constructive feedback on your teaching. How did you respond to it, and what changes did you make as a result?

Describe a situation where you had to adapt your teaching style to meet the needs of a diverse group of students. Source

Give an example of a lesson plan you created that significantly improved student engagement. What steps did you follow, and what was the outcome? Source

Describe what role do you believe diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives should play in your classroom and in the school. Source

Can you give an example of a time when you had ever made a mistake with a student. What happened, and how did you address it? Source

Describe how will you encourage your students to express their creativity. Source

Describe how will you support students with exceptional learning abilities. Source

Describe how do you incorporate social-emotional learning in your lessons. Source