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 75% positive. To compare, the company-average is 71.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Teacher roles take an average of 16 days to get hired, when considering 90 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 Teacher according to 90 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 30%
One on one interview: 16%
Group panel interview: 14%
Background check: 14%
Presentation: 10%
Drug test: 7%
Other: 4%
Skills test: 2%
Personality test: 1%
IQ intelligence test: 1%
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I applied online. I interviewed at Achievement First in Jun 2020
Interview
It was a thorough interview process and AF followed up quickly. They were always clear about timelines, what to expect, etc. My interviewers were kind and personable - easy to connect with. My first recruiter shared that the organization has shifted in recent years to develop a more positive approach to discipline and away from "no excuses." I later could tell from the verbal commands suggested in the sample lesson and the feedback on my teaching that the classroom culture continues to be rigid and control each and every move of students. My impression is that the warm and supportive environment they advertise is an effort to distance themselves from a highly criticized approach to discipline, but in reality little has changed. From teaching my sample lesson, it was clear that the classroom culture is centered on highly rigid discipline, but it is now advertised as aspirational values about choosing joy in learning. I suggest you research the reputation of the organization and decide if it's the best fit for your approach to education. I was surprised/concerned by additional information that I found after my interview.
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