Teach for America Managing Director Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 14 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Teach for America.
Teach for America
Managing Director
Executive Average Positive experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
The application process kicks off smoothly. From your first online submission all the way through reference checks, TFA has a solid process to see how your unique skills and experiences match the job. They also check if your motivations align with their mission and the core values that make Teach For America a special place to work. There are five main steps in the application process, usually taking about six-to-10 weeks total. These steps are also for you to figure out if TFA is a good fit for you and your career goals.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an example of a past success or achievement you'd want to repeat at TFA?
Teach for America
Managing Director
Executive Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
My first interview was via Spark Hire, but the system was so buggy it was hard to concentrate on the questions. I kept getting error messages after recording my answers. It felt very impersonal. Someone reviewed my response to a three-part question, which I only had 60 seconds to answer, and decided I wasn't a good fit. I had four questions in total, all substantial, asking multiple things, and only 60 seconds for each. The last question was whether I had any questions for them. I asked two, but no one ever got back to me. I also emailed for feedback and got no response. The whole experience was not great. I still believe in TFA's mission though and hope they find the best person for the role.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you tell us why you are interested in TFA, this specific position, and the city where it is located?
Teach for America
Managing Director
Executive Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The phone interview was very structured. The Talent Director gave me a clear framework of what we would speak about, and for how long. At the end of the interview, she gave me a clear picture of the hiring process and a date by which I would hear from her, if I were to be selected for an in-person interview. Often, they ask management-level staff to complete a sample project or report before the second interview.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you describe your greatest success?
- Share an instance where you resolved a conflict with a colleague.
Teach for America Managing Director Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Teach for America interview reports.
“How do you build culture?”
Read reports →“Which of the TFA values do you least identify with, and what are you doing to work on that value?”
Read reports →“In what ways did you quantify the success of X?”
Read reports →“Share an instance where you resolved a conflict with a colleague.”
Read reports →“Tell me about a time you failed to accomplish something and what you learned from it.”
Read report →“What data do you typically review?”
Read report →“Could you tell us why you are interested in TFA, this specific position, and the city where it is located?”
Read report →“Can you share an example of a past success or achievement you'd want to repeat at TFA?”
Read report →“Can you describe your experience with diversity training and equitable management practices?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 14 Teach for America interview reports.