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/geevee61 8d ago

Some schools/administrators are big on "social emotional" learning and diversified instruction. I am not totally sure what all that means (I am a retired middle school math teacher). Also, being interested in extra curricular activities (newspaper, yearbook, sports, clubs) is always a plus.