I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Teach for America (Philadelphia, PA) in Feb 2014
Interview
Intensive half-day interview. Involved a presentation of a lesson, a group interview, and an individual interview. The staff was very relaxed, and made us all feel comfortable. It was not a competitive environment between the others applying. Make sure to practice your lesson ahead of time to ensure it is under the time limit. TFA always likes those who incorporate a teacher-led example, a whole-group example, then individual/ partner work. Be sure to assign "homework" and encourage students to work on the lesson that night.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you do if a student was a distraction in class?
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Teach for America (Philadelphia, PA) in Dec 2024
Interview
The interview was very different from most interviews but I was definitely well-prepared with the resources that TFA had offered in preparation. My interviewer was very nice and it often felt like a conversation between us about whatever question was asked which was nice.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to be a part of Teach For America?
I applied online. I interviewed at Teach for America (Ithaca, NY) in Oct 2024
Interview
The interview started with a mock lesson and case study, followed by questions about me and my interest in the position. I prepared slides to present to the interviewer and shared my screen.
You had to complete a demo in front of other candidates as well as recruiters. The demo itself was short and you had flexibility in what you “taught” for your lesson.