Teacher applicants have rated the interview process at Uncommon Schools with 3.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 61% positive. To compare, the company-average is 56.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Teacher roles take an average of 19 days to get hired, when considering 64 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Uncommon Schools overall takes an average of 26 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Uncommon Schools as a Teacher according to 64 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 22%
One on one interview: 19%
Background check: 17%
Presentation: 16%
Group panel interview: 11%
Drug test: 7%
Skills test: 6%
Other: 1%
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After the initial interview, I interviewed in person. I completed a short assessment to make sure I was comfortable with the subject material. Then we did a lesson teach back and a q&a followed!
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Uncommon Schools (Newark, NJ)
Interview
Submit the usual resume requirements. Then take the students midterm in person and present a 15 min pre constructed lesson from the unit to leadership. Mine was filmed in an empty classroom and included a glow/grow and redo section that wasn't to par (see how you handle feedback)
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Uncommon Schools (Brooklyn, NY) in Apr 2024
Interview
There is time for professional development with school leaders and you get to go into a live classroom and observation instruction. And then you present a demo lesson to actual students
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do your goals align with the mission of Uncommon Schools
I applied online. I interviewed at Uncommon Schools
Interview
There was a five minute video interview that allowed you to only prepare for 30 seconds. There was a series of questions. After the video recordings you get invited to an in person interview.