I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Teach for America (West Lafayette, IN) in Nov 2010
Interview
There are multiple levels of interviews and high expectations of the interviewees preparedness for each level. Do not expect the standard questions or procedures. Show passion and excitement for the cause and a willingness to learn from those who have gone before you. Openness to new experiences and people is also important.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Teaching a lesson to other group interviewees was the most difficult. Make sure you have an assessment at the end of your lesson to determine if your "Students" have learned the material. Be prepared for difficult questions during your lesson from TFA staff acting as students.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Teach for America (New York, NY)
Interview
The interview process lasted about an hour and a half. I provided a demo lesson plan, then reflected on a case study, and finally went over my resume and why I wanted to join Teach for America
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why Teach for America?
Future career goals?
Reflect on my own experience through the education system.
I interviewed at Teach for America (New Haven, CT)
Interview
For the interview process, you have to submit an online application on the website. There are several deadlines for applying throughout the course of the year. Then, there was a virtual interview with several components, including a short teaching interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to work with Teach for America, and how are you committed to educational equity?
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Teach for America (Newark, NJ)
Interview
Teach For America's staffing for corps member interviews is hit or miss. I felt uncomfortable with the forced rainbow coalition interview set up. It seemed very performative especially when you realized that there were no regular Black people. Everyone graduated from Harvard or had an MBA from some other Ivy. It was weird.
