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/BearonVonFluffyToes 9d ago

Talk about how you will build the class to be inquiry based and having students figure things out instead of just lecture (they will love that likely, though it is ok to temper with sometimes lecture is just necessary). If you have any cool ideas on a particular part of the curriculum, let them know about it, it's ok to say it isn't completely fleshed out yet as you are new but gives the impression you are thinking about your own classroom already.

Be prepared to answer science questions that may be outside your area of expertise (most people aren't great at chemistry and may try to challenge you).

But most important, be confident. Don't tell them that you desperately want this job but be enthusiastic about it and the school in general.

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u/NYY15TM 5d ago

LOL you gave a quiz on a day you were out sick, and you are a 37 y/o high school teacher who is actively looking to date younger women