Instructor applicants have rated the interview process at Kumon with 1.9 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 72% positive. To compare, the company-average is 70.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Instructor roles take an average of 21 days to get hired, when considering 37 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Kumon overall takes an average of 9 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Kumon as a Instructor according to 37 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 26%
Skills test: 14%
Personality test: 11%
Presentation: 11%
Drug test: 9%
Group panel interview: 7%
Background check: 7%
Phone interview: 7%
Other: 5%
IQ intelligence test: 4%
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I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Kumon (Bothell, WA) in Jan 2022
Interview
The Kumon instructor interview process usually starts with an introduction to the Kumon Method, where you’ll discuss your understanding of its philosophy and how it promotes self-learning through incremental practice. You’ll likely be asked about your experience working with children, your teaching style, and how you would help students develop discipline, confidence, and independence. The interviewer may ask how you would manage a classroom of diverse learners, assess student progress, and handle any challenges students face in mastering skills. You may also be given sample worksheets to review or solve, allowing you to demonstrate your problem-solving approach and how you would guide students through their learning journey. Throughout the interview, there’s a focus on patience, strong communication, and the ability to foster a positive learning environment that aligns with Kumon’s core values.
Super simple - Questions about whether you went to kumon as a kid and familiar with their teaching styles. With this being said, they also asked about committment and if you can stay working there for a year.
The interview was very simple. I was asked about my availability and then asked to take a timed math test. I was asked about previous courses I took in high school.
I was asked a few questions about my level of education (including the level of maths education), and then I was given a Kumon maths test to complete. I was asked a few questions about my level of education (including the level of maths education), and then I was given a Kumon maths test to complete.
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Question 1
I was asked a few questions about my level of education (including the level of maths education), and then I was given a Kumon maths test to complete.