I applied online. I interviewed at Teach for America (Buffalo, NY) in Mar 2018
Interview
Very lengthy written application. Lots of contact and support with recruiters and mentors through some through affinity based routes. They contacted to schedule an interview, you prepare a short lesson to present to a group--I did mine online using zoom software. After you work with the group to discuss a problem facing the school board and come to a decision. Then after you interview 1-on-1 for an hour with the interviewer asking about your previous work experiences, goals and accomplishments.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was your role in X job?
Tell me about a time you had a conflict in a previous job and what you would have done differently to aid the situation.
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Teach for America (Philadelphia, PA) in Dec 2024
Interview
The interview was very different from most interviews but I was definitely well-prepared with the resources that TFA had offered in preparation. My interviewer was very nice and it often felt like a conversation between us about whatever question was asked which was nice.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to be a part of Teach For America?
I applied online. I interviewed at Teach for America (Ithaca, NY) in Oct 2024
Interview
The interview started with a mock lesson and case study, followed by questions about me and my interest in the position. I prepared slides to present to the interviewer and shared my screen.
You had to complete a demo in front of other candidates as well as recruiters. The demo itself was short and you had flexibility in what you “taught” for your lesson.
