I applied through other source. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Achievement First (New Haven, CT) in Jan 2017
Interview
Before the interview I presented a lesson plan to a group of 6 teachers (this is usually done with students, but it was a testing week). After this I received feedback on what I did well. Later in the afternoon when I had the interview I received feedback on how I could have improved and practiced some of the skills on the spot. I was asked lots of questions reflecting on the presentation and why my areas of improvement were important in my teaching role and how improving on those areas would be beneficial in the future.
Other Teacher In Residence Interview Reviews for Achievement First
There’s an initial phone call that is first part of the interview, and then you complete the second part of the application where you answer interview questions via video. It’s not live but you record yourself answering the questions within a certain time limit. Afterwards, once you get accepted by the program you get an offer from a school and you do one final interview (supposed to be around 90 minutes with demo lesson, role play, questions about your teaching philosophies/techniques) with the school’s administration.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to work with/for Achievement First?
The process was very organized and timely. It was a very professional process. They were clear on their expectations for the interview process. At the beginning of the interview I was able to present my demo lesson and received quality feedback.
I applied online. I interviewed at Achievement First (Providence, RI) in Feb 2021
Interview
After submitting your resume and answering some questions you're asked to complete a video interview. If you're moved forward, you have a short phone interview before being moved onto the finalist steps. Before the finalist interview, there's a finalist prep day so that you're prepared for the final interview. In the final interview, you're asked to teach a 5-10 minute lesson plan to the interviewers.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about a time you were given professional feedback you didn't like and how did you respond.