How to Ace Your Teaching Job Interview

Introduction

• Welcome & introduction by Kise
• Focus of the video: Tips for a successful teaching job interview
• Importance of preparing correct answers based on personal experience

Overview of Experience

• Recent job search in China, specifically in primary international schools
• Transition from kindergarten to primary school
• Network through agents for better opportunities
• Emphasis on international versus training centers

Key Interview Questions and Demo Answers

1. Tell Us About Yourself

• Key Points:
  • Focus on career and what you bring to the table
  • Keep it short: 3-4 sentences
  • Include full name, age, and teaching experience
• Example Structure:
  • Brief introduction (name, age, origin)
  • Mention teaching experience in China
  • Personal interests

2. What Does Your Classroom Look Like?

• Key Points:
  • Emphasize learner-centered environment
  • Discuss different learning styles (reading, writing, images, music)
  • Importance of visual aids and classroom rules
  • Mention differentiation strategies
• Example Answer:
  • Describe a learner-centered classroom with opportunities for students to shine.

3. How Would You Differentiate for Students with Different Levels?

• Key Points:
  • Understand that every child learns differently
  • Mention practical examples, use scaffolding techniques
  • Emphasize the importance of tailored approaches for different levels
• Example Answer:
  • Provide a specific scenario of teaching the alphabet where approaches differ based on students' abilities.

4. How Do You Assess Your Students?

• Key Points:
  • Summative vs. formative assessments
  • Importance of success criteria
  • Use of data tracking for student progress
• Example Answer:
  • Describe a blend of formative assessments (quizzes, exit tickets) and summative assessments.

5. What Salary Do You Want?

• Key Points:
  • Know your worth and be clear about salary expectations
  • Don't leave room for negotiation within a range
• Advice:
  • Research average salaries and be direct in your expectations.

Questions to Ask Schools During the Interview

• Importance of interviewing the schools as potential employers
  1. What does a typical day look like for a teacher in my position?
  2. How often do you assess my teaching?
  3. What professional development opportunities are available?
  4. What key performance indicators are expected of me?
  5. Are holidays fully paid or half-paid?

Do's and Don'ts for Interview

Do's

• Dress professionally
• Maintain good lighting and background in video interviews
• Prepare your questions in advance

Don'ts

• Don't chew gum or eat during the interview
• Don't be late; strive for promptness and organization

Conclusion

• Reminder to prepare and customize answers for personal style
• Importance of knowing the school’s reputation and expectations
• Encouragement to subscribe and follow the channel

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• Closing Music
• Encourage viewers to use shared knowledge for interview success.