High School Teacher Mock Interview

Master 33 High School Teacher interview questions covering classroom management, curriculum design, and student engagement.

Question 11 of 33

How often do you send your students with homework? What is your philosophy on homework?

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Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

The interviewer wants to know your practices surrounding the amount of homework you send your students home with. It's a hot topic between educators, students, and parents! Share your thoughts but try not to pigeon hole yourself into one answer (IE: Avoid saying, 'I NEVER give homework').

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"I believe that the majority of work should be completed during school hours so that students can focus on their families, and extracurricular activities once the bell rings. There are exceptions, of course! Students who are falling behind and need tutoring will obviously have some homework. Also, around SAT's and other important exams, I will give small amounts of homework."

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Learning is on-going, and I give homework at least 3-4 times a week. It doesn't always have to be a heavy load but something to practice new concepts, so they get better at it making them more prepared during tests.

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33High School Teacher Interview Questions & Answers

1.What interests you most when it comes to teaching at the High School level?

2.Have you ever taught a class with special needs students, or students with a disability? If so, how did you adjust your teaching style or curriculum?

3.Which subject do you most enjoy teaching?

4.How would you handle a student being disruptive in the classroom?

5.How do you earn the respect of your students?

6.What qualities do you believe make an excellent teacher?

7.What area of professional development are you currently focused on?

8.What is the most challenging part of your job, as a teacher?

9.Tell me about a time that another teacher has influenced you.

10.How do want your students to remember you?

11.How often do you send your students with homework? What is your philosophy on homework?

12.Tell me about one of your own teachers that made an impact on you.

13.You have been hired as the newest member of our teaching team. How would you first introduce yourself to a group of parents, students, and teachers from our school?

14.What is your teaching philosophy?

15.In your opinion, what is the most rewarding part of being a teacher?

16.Why are you the best teacher for us?

17.How do you prepare students for standardized assessments?

18.What is your communication style with the parents of your students?

19.Have you ever received an award or special workplace accolade?

20.Out of curiosity, what type of student were you in high school?

21.What are you reading right now?

22.What types of activities keep you busy, outside of work?

23.Tell me something about yourself that I wouldn't know from reading your resume.

24.What motivates you?

25.How do you handle stress on the job?

26.Tell me about your leadership qualities.

27.What are your salary expectations?

28.How do you deal with distracting coworkers who stand in the way of your productivity?

29.Rate your communication skills from 1-10 with proper examples backing your given rating.

30.Would you say you are a better verbal or written communicator?

31.Describe an ongoing problem at your current or former employer that you were able to overcome.

32.When have you had to lead by example?

33.We were initially looking for someone with 5 years' experience in a similar role. Considering you have just 2 years' experience, would you be willing to accept this position at a lower salary?