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Question 15 of 25 for our Preschool Teacher Mock Interview

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Question 15 of 25

What do you feel are the most important qualities in being a good preschool teacher?

"I feel that the most important qualities for a preschool teacher to possess include kindness, flexibility, and warmth. Many preschoolers are leaving the comfort of their homes and the care of their parents for the first time. They are likely nervous at first! It's important that I, as a preschool teacher, make my students feel safe and happy. To achieve this, I am warm by nature, always choose kindness, and am flexible to meet the varying needs of each student."

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How to Answer: What do you feel are the most important qualities in being a good preschool teacher?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Preschool Teacher job interview.

  • 15. What do you feel are the most important qualities in being a good preschool teacher?

      How to Answer

      The interviewer wants to know the attributes that you value most in a preschool teacher. List a few characteristics that you feel are most valuable for a preschool teacher to possess, and be sure to comment on how those relate to your strengths.

      Written by Ryan Brown on August 30th, 2020

      Entry Level

      "Here is a list of desired qualities for preschool teachers:

      - High level of patience
      - Sense of humor
      - Great creativity
      - Strong enthusiasm for children
      - Clear verbal and written communicator
      - Ability to embrace diversity"

      Written by Rachelle Enns on August 30th, 2020

      Answer Example

      "I feel that the most important qualities for a preschool teacher to possess include kindness, flexibility, and warmth. Many preschoolers are leaving the comfort of their homes and the care of their parents for the first time. They are likely nervous at first! It's important that I, as a preschool teacher, make my students feel safe and happy. To achieve this, I am warm by nature, always choose kindness, and am flexible to meet the varying needs of each student."

      Written by Ryan Brown on August 30th, 2020

      Experienced

      "A preschool teacher must have the best sense of humor! We need to be adaptable, accepting of change, and embracing of diversity. I see in your job description that you are seeking a preschool teacher who also brings a great level of creativity. In addition to my Education degree, I also have a diploma in multi-media arts, which will be a great asset in this role."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on August 30th, 2020

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "A good preschool teacher needs to have a sense of humor, needs to be patient, adaptable, loving, trusting, and willing to have fun. A good preschool teacher needs to be accepting of all children and needs to make everyone feel welcome. She needs to smile often and be stern when needed."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      These are fantastic qualities for a preschool teacher to have. One thing that would strengthen your answer is to confirm with the interviewer that you possess these qualities. I have provided an example, below. And one small side note - try to avoid he/she pronouns, and stick to 'they.' Typically, preschool teachers are women; however, it's a generalization that the interviewer may notice.
      "A good preschool teacher needs to have a sense of humor, exercise patience, be adaptable, loving, trusting and be willing to have fun. A good preschool teacher needs to be accepting of all children and make everyone feel welcome. They should smile often and be stern when needed. I possess these qualities, and more!"

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