I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Achievement First (New York, NY) in May 2019
Interview
Applied for a teaching position in Math (my field of study). Was called and asked a few questions, AF recruiter was incredibly nice/motivated/excited. Was then offered to interview in person for a position teaching an entirely different subject and give a demo lesson. I naively showed up, was scheduled minute by minute (VERY rushed) and told at one point to roam the hall and look around at classrooms. Then I was asked to give my demo lesson to staff members in a tight room standing 2 feet apart. Then I gave a demo lesson TO students (scheduled for 15 minutes, given about half of that, class of 35). Proceeded to interview with the Principal who did not seem engaged/no eye contact. Overall not a terrific experience. I hope the other branches are ran better.
I interviewed at Achievement First (Providence, RI)
Interview
The interview process seemed to be quite simple and straight forward. I spoke with a recruiter after I applied and did a phone interview with them before setting up an interview for in person with the principal. The entire process was pretty straight forward and explained prior to the in person interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked how I create a welcoming environment for all cultures and people.
Smooth on location lesson demo feedback on lesson plans could be a little bit faster with the response and picking date for interview
Staff seems nice
It was an average teacher interview review your résumé go over your lesson demo and then that's when they decide if they're going to offer you an offer letter
Phone call and then an in person demo lesson with real students and in the moment feedback. Usually a reading lesson or science lesson. Be ready to implement feedback in the moment and take direction from leadership
