What are some GREAT interview questions to ask potential childcare teachers ???

Question

I am the director at a LARGE childcare facility and I have my normal questions that I ask at the interviews but I would appreciate some ideas from everyone. What questions do you think a potential teacher should be asked at his/her interview for a large childcare center. Oh and the center cares for children from the ages of 4weeks through 12 years. Thanks for your ideas I appreciate it! :)

Answer 1

* Describe how you would handle a behavior-challenged child.

* In what ways willl you contribute to our team?

* How important do you believe play is in the daily curriculum?

* Tell me about your favorite curriculum. Why is it your favorite?

* How many times do you normally read to chidren throughout the day?

* How do you choose the books you read?

Answer 2

make up different senerios about what she or he would do if so and so happened?

fighting? biting? hitting? throwing a fit? problems or disagreements with parents or Teachers?

What is their long term goals? Like where do they see themselves in 5 years? 10 years?

Why do they want to work for your center?

What special attributes would they bring to the classroom?

When did their love of children begin?

Do they enjoy working with only one age group or do they enjoy working with more than one? This will give you an idea if you can use them in other areas in case of illnesses.

What other special skills do they have like singing? musical instrument? writing? art? etc.

Answer 3

I find that many times teachers have a difficult time solving conflicts with other staff. It might be interesting to ask a potential staff member how they would handle a disagreement or a problem with another staff member. Who would you talk with first? A way to know if she or he would be willing to negotiate these disagreements. You might even give the this person a scenario to solve.

Answer 4

What are your greatest strength and your biggest weakness?

(Look for patience or similar qualities)

How do you think children at the various age groups should be disciplined?

What experience do you have with children?

What can you bring to our center that would be an asset?

What types of activities would you do with the children as infants, toddlers, preschoolers, schoolagers?

What do you think is most important in taking care of infants?

If two children were disagreeing over something and became physical what would you do and how would you deal with the situation?

If there was a child whom just would not sleep at naptime what would you do?

How would you try to calm an infant if they were crying but they were not hungry, wet or sick?

What types of stimulation do you think are important for babies, toddlers, preschoolers?

How do you think a typical day would be scheduled in the infant, toddler, or preschool rooms?

If you had to deal with a parent each day whom just was not ever happy what would you do to make them happy?

How would you help new parents of infants feel that you are providing the best care to their baby?

How do you feel that you communicate with parents?

Do you think that babies should be on a schedule? ( The answer should be "No" for the younger ones, they should make their own schedule for the older infants it should go by the parents request).

I hope that I could help you.  I have been on many interviews at daycares.  I am Infant Toddler Lead Teacher and Preschool teacher qualified and have five years experience... as well as four of my own kids.

Answer 5

One of the best questions you can ask anyone for any job is;

"What would you say is your worst quality and why?"

When you ask this question, you can tell right away by body language, reaction, and response what kind of person you're dealing with. After they answer, then ask;

"What do you think you can do to improve on it?"

Their answer to this question will say a lot about their resourcefulness and humility.

You may even ask a more specific question along the same lines, like "What aspect of working in child care do you have the most difficulty with and why?" In my opinion, though, asking the general question about their worst quality is the best way to get a peek at the real person inside. Good luck!

Answer 6

how well you work with others? if i were to call your former employer, how will they describe you? if a parent were to disagree with your teachings or how you handled a certain situation, what are your steps in resolving that issue? what are your strengths in teaching? how long have you been teaching? why did you choose this facility and what can you do differently to help this company abroad?

Answer 7

I would be asking what sort of experience they had and also what they thought they could offer the children