The Goddard School Teacher Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 77 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at The Goddard School.
The Goddard School
Teacher
Entry Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Other
They ask standard interview questions and give a tour of the school. They ask you to describe your strengths, weaknesses, etc. I think the employee turnover rate is so high at this location because they hire underqualified people. This job is specifically working with children, so how can you just hire someone after they verbally answer some questions- anyone can lie and put on a show. They really should have a two-step interview process where the potential new hire is observed in a classroom setting to see how they interact with kids, their level of patience, teamwork, etc.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Could you tell me about your strengths and weaknesses?
- Can you discuss your previous experience?
- What are your thoughts on what a child requires to succeed?
The Goddard School
Teacher
Mid Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
The interview process involved a phone interview first, followed by a tour of the school and some paperwork. If you were a good fit after the phone call, you were invited to the school for a tour. After the tour, I had to sign some paperwork. I never received a rejection notice after the callback. It's inconvenient to have to go to the school just to complete paperwork that could easily be done online.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your teaching style?
The Goddard School
Preschool Teacher
Lead Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Presentation
First I got a call to set up an interview for the next week. It was about 1.5 hours long. Some of it was talking with the director, but most of it was me being in different classrooms for about 20 minutes each, interacting and playing with the kids. The director would watch sometimes before coming to get me. It seemed important to make a good impression on the kids and the teachers. Less than a week later, I had a second interview. This time I talked with the director and the owner. It was pretty casual, in the small kitchen at a table, with people coming and going.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- How would you deal with children acting out?
- What are your thoughts on the best ways for young children to learn?
- Can you describe what a typical day in this classroom entails?
The Goddard School Teacher Interview Questions
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“What would you do if a child was acting out by hitting, yelling, or throwing toys?”
Read reports →“What is your course of action when a child hits another child while fighting over a toy car in the classroom?”
Read reports →“What activities would you plan for the children during circle time?”
Read reports →“Are you sure this is what you want to do?”
Read reports →“Can you describe what's developmentally appropriate for two-year-olds in a classroom setting?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on what a child requires to succeed?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on the best ways for young children to learn?”
Read report →“In your opinion, what are the characteristics of an effective teacher?”
Read report →“How would you react if a parent acted rudely towards you?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 77 The Goddard School interview reports.