Preschool Teacher Mock Interview
Practice 25 Preschool Teacher interview questions covering classroom management, child development, and parent communication.
Question 18 of 25
Do you have your CDA (Child Development Associate) Certificate?
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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 understand the importance of holding a CDA Certificate, which is why I have registered to take my certification exam later this week. Rest assured, my plan, before starting my career as a preschool teacher, includes full certification through the CDA Council."
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 am certified! Since starting my career as a preschool teacher, I have never allowed my certification to lapse. I hold certification in Family Child Care Programs, ages birth to five years, with a specialization in bilingual programs. I have brought my certification documents with me today. Feel free to make a copy for your records."
Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.
Your answer can be a simple yes or no; however, you need to come prepared for the interview with proof of certification. Be sure to include your setting, age-level endorsement, and specialization.
Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.
"I do have a valid CDA certification. I brought my certification documents for you to verify, and feel free to take a photocopy or scan for your records. You will notice that I hold certification in center-based programs for preschoolers, 3-5 years old, with a specialization in bilingual programs."
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No, I am a state-licensed Early childhood educator.
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Great! So long as this is the requirement in your region, you are good to go :)
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