Preschool Teacher Mock Interview

Practice 25 Preschool Teacher interview questions covering classroom management, child development, and parent communication.

Question 25 of 25

What is your current salary?

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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.

"As I am a recent graduate, I would like to be offered a fair salary that reflects my recent education. I am most concerned with joining an organization that will help me to grow my teaching career. Compensation is not my primary driver."

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 am currently making 50,000 per year with the opportunity to earn a commission based on new enrollment referrals. I am looking for compensation that is aligned with the role and provides an opportunity for growth."

Ryan Brown

Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.

A potential employer will often base their offer on your current salary. You should be transparent about your most recent earnings and be prepared to back up any salary requests.

Ryan Brown

Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.

"I am currently earning a base salary of 38,000 plus health benefits. I am looking for a competitive salary in my next position."

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I am currently earning 11.00 per hour of teaching preschool. I am looking for a competitive salary conducive of my experience in my next position.

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Your answer will be very helpful to the interviewer, as they can gauge a competitive offer based on your current salary. Another helpful tool, if you are unsure of the going rate for a preschool teacher in your region, is payscale.com

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Preschool Teacher Mock Interview

What is your current salary?

25Preschool Teacher Interview Questions & Answers

1.What do you enjoy the most about working with young children?

2.Why do you want to work at our childcare center?

3.How do you encourage a misbehaving child to pay attention to the task at hand?

4.What do you believe is the most important thing a young child can learn?

5.Tell me about your curriculum plans for 4 year olds.

6.How will you instruct students with varying abilities?

7.Why do you believe you are the best preschool teacher for us?

8.How did you get along with the director and owners of the last child care center?

9.What defines success for you as a preschool teacher?

10.If you couldn't be a preschool teacher, what else would you be doing?

11.Have you progressed in your teaching career as you have expected?

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

13.Discuss a time in which you had to confront a parent about their child's behavior or learning.

14.How important is communication between you and the parents of your students?

15.How would you describe your teaching style?

16.Do you have a list of books you would enjoy reading to your class?

17.Do you have valid First Aid and CPR Certification?

18.Do you have your CDA (Child Development Associate) Certificate?

19.What experience have you had with students from culturally diverse backgrounds?

20.What causes you to feel dissatisfied on the job?

21.How do you deal with stressful situations in the workplace?

22.How do you like to encourage ideas in other teachers?

23.How often do you take work home with you?

24.How many days were you absent from work last year?

25.What is your current salary?