2nd Interview for Teaching Position...?

Question

Yesterday (Monday), I had an initial interview at a charter school. In the interview, there were six teachers in there and the human resources director! I had questions coming from seven different people! Quite overwhelming if you ask me!! After the interview, a teacher/administrative assistant gave me a tour around the school. He told me that when he got a callback for the job, he had to come in for a second interview.

Which is where my question comes in. What in the world would I be talking about in a second interview? The first interview was very in-depth, with about 40 minutes of constant questioning. I am wondering if it will be the same thing only with different people or even more in-depth?!

Can any already-been-hired teachers fill me in on what you were asked in a second interview?? I would really like some insight in case I do get the callback for a second interview (wish me luck)!

Thank you so much! Any insight would be appreciated!

Answer 1

Generally a second interview is with a smaller panel or just one person.  At this point they have narrowed the choices down, so this means you're likely in at least the top 3!

Depending on the school, some will have a more informal conversation about education, some will ask you to come prepared to teach a short lesson on your subject (you would generally be notified about this beforehand), and once in a while you will be presented with a contract at the second interview.

If you were comfortable with the conversation during the first interview and you made it through, I'm sure you'll do fine with the second as well!

Good luck!

Answer 2

In my experience, the second interview was with the superintendent who had a contract in hand.  There were questions this superintendent had but mostly I think it was to get that contract signed immediately before another school district offered me a position.

Answer 3

A second interview may be with another person or another group of people./ They frequently are higher up  the education ladder. They generally take a broader view which often translates into general principles or philosophy. The may ask in your situation questions about the future of the school or the future of charter schools in general. See if the school has a mission statement and study it.

As someone else suggested the number of people call for level two are the finalists.

Good luck.

Answer 4

I agree, most times the second interview is with one person or two people and its because they have narrowed it down.  i know in smaller districts and charter schools sometimes the second interview is someone higher up, like the head principal or the super intendent or perhaps someone from the school board or something.  they could ask similar questions to the first.  and who's to say they need a 2nd interview.  they might hire you hands down with no need for a second round.