Middle School Teacher Mock Interview

Practice 30 Middle School Teacher interview questions covering classroom management, differentiation, and adolescent development.

Question 19 of 30

How do you develop self-esteem within students?

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Clara Canon

Clara is a career coaching expert and has supported individuals landing positions in education, non-profit, corporate, and beyond.

At the middle school age, youth are navigating a lot of change - new schools, new teachers, new social pressures, and so much more. Middle school teachers have to be cognizant of what their students are going through and provide them with tools and support to navigate the change. Confidence and self-esteem play a huge role in their development and ability to learn in and out of the classroom. The interviewers want to make sure that you have this in mind as you approach your students and planning, particularly as social-emotional learning becomes further integrated into the current learning curriculum. Consider how you might help to build confidence and self-esteem in students that are transferable to other areas of their lives.

Clara Canon

Clara is a career coaching expert and has supported individuals landing positions in education, non-profit, corporate, and beyond.

"Confidence and self-esteem don't often come easily - especially at this age. As a result, I find it valuable to integrate confidence boosts in multiple parts of the day. Even something as simple as acknowledging a student and telling them that I'm glad to see them can offer a needed boost to their self-esteem, so I greet every student that comes into my classroom each morning with a high-five, fist bump, or wave. I make sure to repeatedly give praise and recognition when it is earned, no matter how small; for example, if I have a student that has difficulty speaking out in class, then I will thank them for sharing each time they speak out - even if the answer might be wrong. I'll also tailor growth areas for each student and have them track their own progress; so, when we review what they've tracked, they can visualize progress from their very own data."

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30Middle School Teacher Interview Questions & Answers

1.Why are you a good fit for this job and our school district?

2.What makes you qualified for this teaching position?

3.Why did you choose to become a middle school teacher?

Middle School Teacher Mock Interview

How do you develop self-esteem within students?

30Middle School Teacher Interview Questions & Answers

1.Why are you a good fit for this job and our school district?

2.What makes you qualified for this teaching position?

3.Why did you choose to become a middle school teacher?

4.What was the most useful college course you have taken?

5.Name three words that describe you.

6.Name three of your weaknesses.

7.Describe a time you navigated disruptive behavior in the classroom.

8.What is the last book you read? When did you read it?

9.What part of teaching do you look the most forward to?

10.Have you ever been a substitute teacher? Describe that experience.

11.Are you a flexible person?

12.What type of student were you in middle school?

13.What is the difference between a good teacher and an outstanding teacher?

14.Are you actively involved in any type of community service?

15.Do you want students to like you? Why or why not?

16.Would you say that you are a tough teacher?

17.What book best describes you and why?

18.What has been the most challenging thing about teaching for you so far?

19.How do you develop self-esteem within students?

20.How do you make learning fun?

21.Have you taught classrooms with bilingual students? If so, how have you supported them in their learning?

22.How do you cater to different learning styles in your classroom?

23.How do you feel about supporting various roles at school?

24.When do you typically find a need to connect with fellow teachers?

25.How do you engage parents in their child's learning?

26.How would you react if a parent complained about your class?

27.How do you manage students with different reading abilities?

28.What does a model classroom look like to you?

29.What was the most difficult child you have ever dealt with?

30.How would you describe your teaching style?