Teach for America Assistant Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Teach for America.
Teach for America
Assistant
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interviewer was nice and made me feel really comfortable. They were also really open to answering any questions I had about the job. The interview was about 35 minutes long. I'd say be ready for it. Even though it's just a phone screening, they really want to know why you're applying for this specific job. Be ready to explain why you're the best fit and what you'd bring to the company if you get further in the process. The next step is to talk to the hiring staff, and they should reach out within two weeks after this first call.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- General questions about comfort with responsibilities and motivation for the work.
- Questions about motivation for the role.
- Why this specific position?
Teach for America
Assistant
Entry Easy No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Take home Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview was a very long process. You start with a call from a HR representative that is scoping out your resume and gaining information about your resume. Then, you go to 1st round phone interview with the specific job you are applying for. Next, 2nd round phone interview plus an emailed assignment. Lastly, you go into an in-house recruiting interview.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What's your biggest area for growth?
Teach for America
Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Take home Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It took about a month and a half to hear back after applying online, around 2-3 weeks. The first step was a phone screening with HR, covering general experience and interest in TFA's mission. Then, there was a phone interview with two staff members from the department, which was more in-depth but still focused on general interview questions. After that, I received a written assignment that simulated tasks for the position, with a two-day deadline but a recommended two-hour completion time. The final stage was a brief interview with my potential direct supervisor, where a few questions were asked and references were requested.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you describe your methods for staying organized?
- What TFA core value resonates most with you?
- Could you share an instance where you missed a deadline?
Teach for America Assistant Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Teach for America interview reports.
“What TFA core value resonates most with you?”
Read reports →“Why this specific position?”
Read reports →“How do you maintain organization?”
Read reports →“Could you share an instance where you missed a deadline?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the responsibilities of our team?”
Read report →“What's your biggest area for growth?”
Read report →“Can you describe your methods for staying organized?”
Read report →“Tell me what your team does.”
Read report →“Why are you the best candidate?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 Teach for America interview reports.