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Questions that Get You Great Teachers

by Jennifer Carsen
January/February 2014
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High-quality teachers who are a good fit with your program and who stay with you for the long haul can seem as ­elusive as the Loch Ness Monster. These teachers are worth their weight in gold in terms of the experience and continuity they bring to your program, as well as the peace of mind they bring to ­parents.

Unless you are very, very lucky, these teachers won’t just show up at your doorstep by chance. You need to hire them �" and the right hires start with the right interview questions.

The Pre-Interview

So you’ve posted your job opening, you’ve sorted through the applications, and you’ve identified a few candidates you’re pretty excited about. The next step is to ask these people to come in for an interview, right? Wrong. Many applicants look good on paper, but don’t hold up nearly as well in person. To save everyone’s time �" yours as well as the applicants’ �" make interviewing a two-step process, with the first interview scheduled as a 15-minute phone call.

Have the applicant call you rather than the other way around. That way, you can automatically eliminate anyone who calls in late (or not at all)! This may sound harsh, ...

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