I applied online. I interviewed at Guidepost Montessori (O Fallon, MO) in Oct 2020
Interview
I applied and was contacted via email to set up a virtual interview. They were really great at working with my weird times that I was available. I did my first interview and was told right away that I would be moved on to the written portion and set up my next virtual interview with a different talent specialist. I did the written portion which is just a few simple questions. 2 days later I did the second interview. Following that I was told that I should hear something by the middle of the following week. Sunday I received an email to set up a call for an offer. Again they were great to work with my weird times. Following that there was paper work, an I-9 & background check.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do you know anything about Montessori? If yes what?
Phone interview: about 45 minutes, asked generally easy questions. Was asked to fill out a written interview.
Written interview: several pages, asking questions about hypotheticals, ex: what if a child knows the name of the letter but not its sound. Took about an hour.
Final phone interview: a place to ask additional questions, there was more info given about the specific school hiring, and some continued conversations about Montessori.
I applied online. I interviewed at Guidepost Montessori
Interview
First step is in person or Video call interview. Second step is extensive written interview that takes two hours. Third step is video interview with regional manager. After that they give you an offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Situational questions… you have a child or parent with a problem… how would you address it.
I applied through other source. I interviewed at Guidepost Montessori (Marlborough, MA) in Nov 2023
Interview
It was virtual, I met with the head of the school and with someone from the company. They were both absolutely lovely and seemed passionate about Montessori and teaching in general. Easy interview because they were so friendly and easy to talk to - open to my answers and asked follow-up questions to go a little deeper.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time when.... (you were really successful with a lesson; you were successful with teaching independence; you had a hard time achieving your teaching goal, etc.)