- Describe yourself or tell me more about yourself.
- Tell me a bit about your family.
- What are three of your strengths and three areas of growth or challenges?
- What three adjectives best describe your personality?
- What personal achievement are you most proud of?
Teacher Interview Questions: Top Ten
Example: “I have had students come to me in the past when they were being bullied by other students or even their peers. I always make sure to listen to them and let them know that I am there for them if they need anything. If I find out that a student is being bullied, I immediately call their parents so we can discuss the issue together. Then, I work with the principal to develop a plan of action.”
Example: “I think it’s important for parents to know that I am always available to talk about their child’s progress. I hold monthly parent-teacher conferences where we discuss their academic performance as well as any behavioral issues they may be having. I also send weekly emails updating them on what we learned in class each day so they can reinforce those lessons at home.”
Example: “I had a student who was struggling with reading comprehension. I noticed that he would often get distracted during lessons and wasn’t able to focus on the material for long periods of time. So, I started giving him shorter assignments throughout the day so he could practice his skills without getting overwhelmed. This helped him become more comfortable with the material and gave him more opportunities to apply what he learned.”
Interviewers may ask this question to see if you have experience with extracurricular activities and how you feel about them. They want to know that you are familiar with the types of activities students in fifth grade typically participate in, as well as your opinion on whether they’re appropriate for children at this age. In your answer, try to be honest about what you think is best for students while also showing respect for other people’s opinions.
Example: “I hope my students leave my class with a love for learning. I believe that if they have an interest in schoolwork, they will continue to pursue knowledge throughout their lives. In my last position, I noticed that many of my students had lost their curiosity about the world around them. So, I developed a project where students could research anything they were curious about and present their findings to the class. This helped students learn more about themselves while also developing presentation skills.”
Why Interviewing a Friend Makes a Great Activity for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade
If youve already decided you want to have your upper elementary students interview each other, then scroll on down to the next section.
If you still need some convincing, here are some reasons why classmate interviews makes a great activity for back to school or all long.
Parent tips:
“Tell your daughter to enjoy the interviews, answer qs as honestly as she can and not to worry if she gets flustered. Theyre just trying to get an impression of the students, and not to ask them “gotchya” questions. I interviewed 5th grade students for a public school in Manhattan, and you could spot the prepped students immediately (Q: why do you like this school: A: “I noticed the artwork on the wall reflected the school values such as caring for everyone in the community each other which is very important to me.” REALLY?!!! I was far more likely to believe “a friends sister goes here and really loved her ELA class and Ive always liked book clubs in class” or “I want to sing and I think a double period will be a good break after thinking so much in my other classes” or “I know it sounds dumb, but I want to go out to lunch w my friends.” Not a great answer on a job interview, but this is FIFTH GRADE and honesty counts. The lunch q can lead to a follow-up on how to handle social interactions, why a kid thinks its important to go outside, all sorts of things. . . Lastly, the interviews are only a piece of the confusing puzzle so really, dont stress! Good luck to all the 5th graders and their parents!!”
Here are some questions to practice with your child:
Questions about school, in general:
What do you enjoy most about school? What do you enjoy doing outside of school? What is your favorite part of the school day? What is your least favorite part of the school day? Describe a typical day after school for you. What is your favorite subject ? What do you like about it?
Questions about the school you are applying to:
Why do you want to go to Middle School here? What interests you about our curriculum?
Questions about the future:
How would our school help you to achieve your dreams? What are your goals for the end of the 5th grade school year? What are your hopes for Middle School? How do you want people to see you inside the school? Who would you like to become?
Questions about behavior & personality:
Describe something challenging youve overcome. What seems challenging to you at school? How would you handle a problem with a friend? If you needed special help with a particular subject, how would you get it? What do you like best/least about working in groups?
Questions about interests & extracurricular interests/activities:
Tell me what you like to do outside of school? If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? What do you read outside of school? What hobbies do you have? What do you like to do in your free time?
Questions about academics:
What is your favorite book? Why is it your favorite? If you could be any character in a book, who would you be and why? What is your favorite subject ? What do you like about it?
Questions about civil & community engagement:
Have you ever done community service (for schools that require this) If so, what did you do, and what did you learn? What has happened recently in current events that you find interesting?
Other questions:
How would your teacher describe you?
Questions for students applying to performance/visual arts schools might also include:
How long have you been studying voice/instrumental music/dance/drama/art? Where have you studied? Which art form do you like the most, and why? Why did you pick this song/dance/monologue for your audition? What was special about it for you? What is your favorite piece of music, painting, sculpture, play, or short story? If you could meet any famous person in the arts, who would you like to meet, and why?
Remember to discuss important interview etiquette like:
Eye contact A firm handshake Polite manners Fluent responses good behavior positive attitude
FAQ
What are the 10 most common interview questions for students?
- Tell Me About Yourself. …
- Why Are You the Best Person for the Job? …
- Why Do You Want This Job? …
- How Has Your Experience Prepared You for This Role? …
- Why Are You Leaving (or Have Left) Your Job? …
- What Is Your Greatest Strength? …
- What Is Your Greatest Weakness?
What are some good interview questions for students?
- Can you tell me a little bit about yourself?
- What do you know about our company?
- What interests you about this job?
- What are your strengths?
- What do you consider your weaknesses?
- Why do you want to work here?
- Can you describe your ideal work environment?
- How would your peers describe you?
What are the 5 interview questions?
- Tell me something about yourself.
- How did you hear about this position?
- Why do you want to work here?
- Why did you decide to apply for this position?
- What is your greatest strength?
- What are your strengths and weaknesses?
- What do you know about this company/organization?
What are the 10 most common interview questions and answers?
- Tell me about yourself.
- What attracted you to our company?
- Tell me about your strengths.
- Tell me about your strengths.
- Where do you see yourself in five years?
- Tell me about a time where you encountered a business challenge?
