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      Lead Teacher Interview

      Feb 28, 2018
      Anonymous employee
      Brooklyn, NY
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Achievement First (Brooklyn, NY) in Feb 2018

      Interview

      After an informal informational interview with an acquaintance who teaches at Achievement First, she referred me to AF and within a day or two they contacted me to ask for my resume and schedule a phone screening. At the end of the half-hour screening, I was asked to complete a job application and provide three references within the next few days. AF contacted me to schedule a half-hour follow-up phone interview very soon thereafter, at which my AF recruiter discussed with me various jobs for which I might be considered, making sure I had the opportunity to specify which I wished to be considered for. Within a day or so, my recruiter reached out to schedule a finalist day interview, at which I would be visiting the school to do a 20-minute teaching presentation for a group of AF students and to interview formally with the principal. I had the opportunity to tour the school and sit in on classes during that visit as well. Within a week of my finalist day, I had received an offer!

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell us about a time you received critical feedback and how you responded to it. (I was asked this question in regard to both *constructive* and *unconstructive* critical feedback at various points.)
      Answer question

      Other Lead Teacher Interview Reviews for Achievement First

      Lead Teacher Interview

      Mar 10, 2023
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Achievement First

      Interview

      The process was really intense. Several meetings, some remote and a day long process in-person in addition to a model lesson with live coaching. I interviewed with several school and org leaders simultaneously and was asked to participate in role plays and simulations. I disagreed with the approach/advice of some of the school and org leaders which was good for me to learn during that point as job interviews are about overall compatibility.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      There were a TON of questions. I don't remember any outside of the simulation/role plays.
      Answer question

      Lead Teacher Interview

      Feb 10, 2021
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Achievement First

      Interview

      Easy! I was hired in a matter of one week! A phone call with a coordinator followed by a zoom interview with the principal / STEM dean of the school.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Interview was heavily focused on presenting a lesson provided by the school.
      Answer question

      Lead Teacher Interview

      Feb 1, 2021
      Anonymous employee
      New York, NY
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Achievement First (New York, NY) in Jan 2021

      Interview

      The interview process was very informative, enlightening, and a teachable experience. The interviewers made me feel warm & welcomed while holding a high bar for what they expected from the interviewee.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell me a little about yourself?
      1 Answer
      1

      Achievement First interviews FAQs

      • Lead Teacher applicants have rated the interview process at Achievement First with 3.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 71.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
      • Candidates applying for Lead Teacher roles take an average of 18 days to get hired, when considering 9 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Achievement First overall takes an average of 19 days.
      • Common stages of the interview process at Achievement First as a Lead Teacher according to 9 Glassdoor interviews include:

        Phone interview:  33%

        Group panel interview:  29%

        Drug test:  14%

        Background check:  14%

        One on one interview:  10%

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        11. Special Education Teacher(12) ;
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