Sauk Valley Community College
Early Childhood Education Program
Possible Interview Questions
What past experiences quality you for this job?
What are your strong points?
What accomplishments are you most proud of?
Can you take instructions, criticism, and/or pressure without getting upset? Give examples.
What kind of supervisor do you prefer? (Qualities)
What kinds of things do you do to remain healthy – physically and mentally?
What experience with documentation have you had?
What prompted you to apply for a position at our facility?
What training, experience, and expertise do you feel you have to offer our team?
Why should the selection committee choose you to join our staff?
Are you willing to participate in additional training/education?
Of the positions you have had in the past, which did you enjoy the most? Why?
What characteristics do you possess that makes you effective in working with people?
What would you say are the primary areas you need to improve? What are you doing to improve these areas?
Tell me your definition of teamwork.
Describe the last time you had to work in a
team. What role did you play?
Tell me about your computer experience.
Describe your communication style.
Tell me about the last time that you had to go over your supervisor’s head to get something accomplished.
What goals do you have for your future?
Why do you think you are the best candidate for this position?
What is your philosophy of life?
What made you choose the childcare field?
What age group do you prefer to work with? Why?
Out of the blue, a child bites another child
How would you tell the parent that their child did the biting?
How would you tell the parent that their child was bitten?
A four year old tells you that you are not his boss, he does not have to listen to you.
What is the correct procedure for changing a diaper?
How would you handle a bloody nose?
At closing, if you were the only teacher present and there was a tornado, how would you keep the children calm?
What benefits they offer?
Who would be my direct supervisor and how much contact can I expect to have with that person?
How much support would I get in handling a difficult situations?
Is there an orientation program?
Do new employees have a probationary period?
How often will my job performance be reviewed?
How often will my salary be reviewed?
What is the employee turnover rate?