DayCare Assistant Teacher Interview-Help!?

Question

I'm 16 and I applied for a job at Celebree, a daycare/preschool center for an assistant teacher, just last week. They responded very quickly and set me up for an interview in two days and I'm SO nervous! She made it sound like they were pretty desperate for assistant teachers, and said that my interviewer will be asking me a lot of questions.

Honestly, I don't have too much experience working with kids, but I love kids, and I loved the times I did have when I got to work with them. I'm afraid my short list of work experience with kids will seem pathetic. Anyways, What can I expect the interviewer will ask me? I'm pretty sure I won't be doing too much work with the kids, mostly helping the teachers plan and execute activities

Thanks so much!

Answer 1

One of the major things that you will probably be asked is if you know CPR. Whether or not you have experience is not as important as knowing how to save a child's life. She will probably want to know what kind of experience you have had and if you have ever worked with children at all. Keep in mind that babysitting (even if it is for family members) counts in that department. Any situation in which you were kept in charge of children younger then you is considered experience. Other then that, be open with her. Let her know that you have not had any professional workings with children, but that you are willing to learn and you are ready to work at Celebree. People want someone who they feel that they can leave alone with children and not have to worry. Also, be yourself. You need to show them that you love kids and really want this job. For outfit, try to look like a school marm. I know that may seem weird, but trust me, it works!Good luck on your interview!

Answer 2

The company knows you are young and that your resume is small. If they know your age and still wanted an interview, you are in the clear so don't be nervous. You already know they are in need of teachers so just tell them in the interview exactly what you said here. You love working with children and mention that you are creative (which I imagine you are) and they will love you. Be prepared to answer, "so tell me about yourself," "if you had a misbehaving child, how would to react," and "tell me about a fun activity you would do with the children." Good luck!