KIPP St. Louis Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 6 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Which role are you interviewing for?
2 roles · 6 reportsCandidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at KIPP St. Louis.
KIPP St. Louis
Teaching Resident
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It's a multistep process. First submitting the resume and answering some short answer questions in the application. Then there is a live interview and a final live interview if you are chosen after the second part. After the final interview, assuming that goes well and you are chosen, they will do reference checks and possibly extend a job offer.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Describe your classroom management style.
KIPP St. Louis
Fellow
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Presentation Behavioral
So here's how applications usually go at KIPP St. Louis, though it might change a bit depending on the job and when you apply. We look at every application and either invite you to the next step, say thanks but no thanks, or suggest a different role that might be a better fit. Because we get so many applications, it could take a few weeks to hear back. First up is a video interview (Step 1). This could be a live video chat with someone from our talent team or a pre-recorded one you do on your own time. It might feel a bit weird at first, but it lets us share your interview with multiple school leaders to find the best match. Then, for non-teaching roles, you'll do a performance activity (Step 2) that's like a sample of the work you'd be doing. It's usually done from home. Finally, if you make it to the end, you'll have an in-person interview and school tour (Step 3) with the school leader or hiring manager. You'll get to see the school, meet some staff, and have a formal chat with your potential boss. The whole thing can take 2-6 weeks from start to finish. Oh, and before we make an offer, we'll also check 3-5 references for most folks.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Regarding student data, can you share examples from your resume or essays that demonstrate student growth and achievement, as we believe great teaching is reflected in this data?
KIPP St. Louis
Teacher
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Presentation
Interview formats
Other Presentation Behavioral
The hiring person observed me teaching at my current school and recorded the lesson. This recording was then reviewed by the principal and assistant principal. Following this, I participated in three interviews, one of which involved a role-play which I thought was unusual. Overall, it was a unique experience, but understandable given the context.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What motivated you to pursue a career in teaching?
KIPP St. Louis
Director of Development
Director Difficult Neutral experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Group Presentation Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Other
It was a phone interview first, then an in person interview with the Director of Talent and the Executive Director. After that, I met with a group of the board of directors and gave a presentation about the organization. Finally, I took a series of personality tests.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you describe your management style?
- Tell me about the largest contribution you've ever secured.
KIPP St. Louis Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from KIPP St. Louis interview reports.
“What motivated you to pursue a career in teaching?”
Read reports →“Describe your classroom management style.”
Read reports →“Tell me about a time you were determined to achieve something and succeeded.”
Read reports →“Regarding student data, can you share examples from your resume or essays that demonstrate student growth and achievement, as we believe great teaching is reflected in this data?”
Read reports →“Tell me about the largest contribution you've ever secured.”
Read report →“What made you want to be a part of our organization?”
Read report →“Could you describe your management style?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 6 KIPP St. Louis interview reports.