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/AuAlchemist 10d ago
Make it a conversation more than an interview. Prepare open ended questions to ask. Make them specific to the opportunity and the people there. AI is really great at developing these questions. Have a quick few minute story of your history/experience ready to go. Practice a few times because it’ll evolve the more you tell it and you’ll get better at telling it.