Learning Together

Interview Form
Candidate Name:

Date of
Interview:
Notes taken by:

Interview Start & End Times:

Position Title

Interview Guide Part One

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Welcome to Learning Together.

Introduce those participating in this interview process. {Names, positions}
Explain the Job and the Company:
Explain the interview process how much time is allotted, the review of the
resume, the note taking, and the opportunity for the applicant to ask questions.
Interview Questions

1.

What are your past experiences in this field as well as other work experiences?

2.

What personal strengths do you feel will help you in this position?

3.

What special skills or abilities do you feel you can bring to our program?

4.

What did you like best and least from your last job?

5.
How do you believe children learn? As an example, how would you set up a
learning opportunity about weather?

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How do you view your role in the classroom?

7.

What purpose do you believe child care serves?

8.

How would you set up an area of the classroom? (Art, Math, Music, Science, etc)

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How can you help a child who cries when his/her parent leaves in the morning?

10.
How would you handle problem solving in the classroom? (Ex. Two children
arguing over the same toy)

11.

What would you strive for in a relationship with the parents?

12.
What would you do if an angry parent approached you about a classroom
incident?

13.
What are some things you would talk about when a parent picks up a child at the
end of the day and asks how the day went?

Interview Guide Part Two

1. Make sure you have contact information for references.
2. Tell the candidate when you expect to have a final hiring decision and how that
will be communicated.
3. Thank the person for coming for the interview.
Interview Guide Part Three
Interviewers Evaluation/Recommendation of Applicant
Evaluation of Candidate: __Poor __Fair __Average __Good __Superior
Provide your overall opinion of the applicant and make additional comments on any of
the above areas.
Recommendation:
Recommend for Hire: _____

Not a Match: ______

No Decision Yet: _____

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Interviewer Signature:
Title:
Date: