Propel Schools Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 17 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Propel Schools.
Propel Schools
4th Grade Teacher
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Group Presentation Offer
Interview formats
Group Presentation Behavioral
First, we did a round robin style Q&A in a group. Then, I taught a demo lesson and had an interview after that. After those steps, I was told I was hired into a 'hiring pool,' and then people with openings could hire from that group.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What would you say to a parent if you had to call them about a student's grade issue?
Propel Schools
Substitute Teacher
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I talked to HR and it felt good, they were reassuring. Then they told me I'd do a recorded-video interview. The instructions said I'd have 5 tries per question, but when I started, I only got one try per question. No prep info was given either. This was my first time applying, so I was unprepared. It feels weird to not talk to a human for a job that needs a lot of interaction with people, unless they want me to teach via video.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a time you used empathy to help a student learn.
Propel Schools
High School Teacher
Mid Difficult Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Onsite
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
The interview started with a video call, which someone else described. Then came the part where you have to teach a class. It's normal to be asked to teach a class, but in this case, you had to do it without any introduction to the students, no clue about their subject knowledge, and no idea about the usual ways to manage the classroom. You were given a topic, but couldn't tell if the students were ready for it. It seems like each teacher teaches their own curriculum at their own speed, so you can't ask 'where are you in the book?' to know what they've learned. You also had no idea about normal or acceptable behavior in the classroom. It felt harder than being a substitute teacher, because at least as a sub, you get a lesson plan and can focus on keeping order and helping students who want to work. I thought the process wasn't well planned. My advice for the sample lesson is to ask to visit a class first, maybe the one you'll teach. This way, you can see the discipline standards and where the students are with the subject before you start teaching.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me what you know about Propel?
Propel Schools
Recruiter
Mid Difficult Negative experience Decline offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
It was a really long interview process. There were four people interviewing me in total, and each of them asked me about 5-6 questions. They really expect you to answer their questions perfectly on the spot, and it's frustrating because they can't even answer the questions you ask them at the end.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your strengths and weaknesses?
Propel Schools Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Propel Schools interview reports.
“What pizza topping would make you not want to eat it?”
Read reports →“Do you believe all children can learn?”
Read reports →“What would you say to a parent if you had to call them about a student's grade issue?”
Read reports →“How would you approach a student who seems disengaged in class?”
Read reports →“How can I highlight fostering the holistic development of a child in my instruction?”
Read report →“Can you tell me what you know about Propel?”
Read report →“Can you explain your understanding of social justice?”
Read report →“How do you approach teaching in urban environments?”
Read report →“What are your strategies for engaging students from diverse cultural backgrounds?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 17 Propel Schools interview reports.