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Preschool Director Mock Interview

Question 8 of 40 for our Preschool Director Mock Interview

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Question 8 of 40

Discuss a time you mentored a new educator. How did you effectively motivate, develop, and direct the teacher?

Teaching is a challenging vocation, and, as a Preschool Director, you are well aware that new educators have a multitude of responsibilities and tasks to learn. The interviewers want to see your ability to mentor new teachers for the sake of leadership but also to increase staff attrition. This question presents an excellent opportunity to discuss the ways you act as a mentor and a leader. Tell the interviewers how you built a great relationship with a new educator, how you built mutual respect, and the way you approached mentoring this individual.

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  • 8. Discuss a time you mentored a new educator. How did you effectively motivate, develop, and direct the teacher?

      How to Answer

      Teaching is a challenging vocation, and, as a Preschool Director, you are well aware that new educators have a multitude of responsibilities and tasks to learn. The interviewers want to see your ability to mentor new teachers for the sake of leadership but also to increase staff attrition. This question presents an excellent opportunity to discuss the ways you act as a mentor and a leader. Tell the interviewers how you built a great relationship with a new educator, how you built mutual respect, and the way you approached mentoring this individual.

      Written by Rachelle Enns on September 7th, 2020

      Answer Example

      "This year I have taken on more mentorship based responsibilities since I hired three new educators. I am working to create a formal framework when it comes to approaching mentorship. I have based the foundation of this mentorship program on helping new teachers enter their profession with confidence. I focus on helping these new teachers become an active part of their community, develop a professional growth plan, and learn how to lead engaging classrooms. Currently, I provide these three new teachers with feedback about their performance in our weekly one-on-one meetings. In these meetings, I allow them to ask for help with curriculum, problem-solving strategies, and student and parent relationship management. This ongoing feedback also improves staff retention and overall attrition in my preschool. I thoroughly enjoy motivating teachers by being their cheerleader and helping them uncover strengths they did not realize they had! I also like to encourage their professional development by providing ongoing education opportunities for them to boost their teaching skills. So far, by building this mentorship program, I have helped make a positive impact on these teachers' confidence levels, which will greatly benefit everyone in the school community."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on September 7th, 2020