I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Teach for America in Feb 2011
Interview
The original application is an online application. I was then selected for a phone interview, but other people can be selected to go straight to the in-person interview. After I was selected for the in-person interview, there was a day-long event including a sample teaching lesson, a one-on-one interview, and a paper-and-pencil test.
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Question 1
You are presented with a problem (most likely budgetary) and you have to convince your principal to allow the program.
The interview was relaxed and they were certainly there to help. They made it clear they would help you through the whole process of becoming a teacher with your own mentor guiding you.
It's a one-hour interview covering both technical and behavioral rounds, including a case study. So, prepare to discuss your skills, past experiences, and walk through your problem-solving approach for a real-world business scenario.
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Question 1
They asked me to walk them through a case study, explaining how I would approach the problem, structure my analysis, and recommend a solution. They focused on my thought process, communication, and ability to connect insights to business outcomes.
easy and fun, lots of help through the process. Very helpful and kind, lots of responsiveness. everyone has a clear vision of the mission, and wants to achieve it. Loved it.
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Question 1
How would you take care of yourself in a high stress job?
