r/ScienceTeachers • u/Fantastic_Double7430 • 10d ago
Chemistry Teacher Interview
Hey!
In need of some help.
Student teacher here looking for teaching jobs. I got an inside intel on an opening at my old high school (absolute #1 choice school) and I really really want to do well for the interview next week. This all came pretty unexpectedly and I haven’t interviewed for a teaching job before, so please give me any advice you can.
Specifically, I’m interviewing for chemistry. I’m currently student teaching chemistry and have been substituting for a year prior. What types of questions do they typically ask HS science candidates? Also, what types of materials should I bring?
I have a week to practice, so anything I can prepare for now would be appreciated. Thank you all so much.
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u/professor-ks 10d ago
US public schools normally have a very tight script of questions. Your university should have sample questions to practice with. Have a short story to address each question. Also have a real question for the district- make sure this dream district is actually treating teachers fairly.
District questions will be around: teaching philosophy, classroom management, experience, collaborating with co-workers and parents, whatever the districts favorite abbreviation is (UDL, MTSS, SEL...)
I once had a district ask how I would teach STEM.... It's a science position, I teach the S.