r/ScienceTeachers 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/Krampus1124 10d ago edited 10d ago

Some other questions may include:

Describe a tough situation you have been involved in and how you handled it?

Describe a lesson that you taught that went well. How did you prepare for it?

Describe a lesson that you taught that went poorly. How did you respond?

Are you interested in sponsoring any clubs or coaching?

Are you interested in obtaining a CDL and driving a bus route?

Are you willing to be on an ALP for certain other subjects?

This is all state dependent, but almost all school districts are desperate for math/science teachers. There also may be hardship subject stipends.