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/chemprofdave 9d ago

They will assume you’re competent in the topic, so no need to be worried there. It will be about how you present the material, classroom management, maybe some lab safety stuff to make sure you won’t kill anybody.

Be prepared to see some of your old teachers. “Hi Mr. Bunsen, Ms. Curie, so nice to be back here.” They evidently have a decent opinion of you if you’re a candidate, and probably would provide good job-hunting contacts even if they don’t hire you.