I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Achievement First in Apr 2018
Interview
30 minute screening phone interview followed by a 4 hour finalist day which included sample teach prep, a live demo lesson with active feedback, as well as lesson debrief and work life scenario questions with the principal/recruiter.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Role Play Scenario: Address a colleague who is frustrated with a new responsibility given to them for student dismissal time. They don't feel confident and comfortable doing the task and they were put off by the approach the directive was given to them (email).
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.
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.
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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