Substitute Teacher Interview Questions

Yes

yes I have had the opportunity to be a run classes when the head teacher was out and have learned class management tips

yes I've been substituting as a head teach last year and running the class when the head teacher is out this year. The rest of the time I'm an aide who assists in running daily class activities

I would follow the lesson plan.

Put all my skills and knowledge to use in the classroom to educate students on a level of fun enjoyment and learning

A lesson plan should be based on three things , A curriculum, Domains or Standards, and the child creative mind

Yes to all three.

Yes

also taught LACounty, Calif; 2 yesrs public school, Puerto Rico, and 2 years Perpetuo Socorro, Miramar, Puerto Rico

I am familiar with using a Promethean and a Smart board

Yes

Yes, i have used different types of interactive boards including the Smart board.

IT IS NEVER OKAY TO TOUCH A CHILD. (I think you are suppose to be angry and yell this. They don't tell you that it is against their policy to ever touch a child until your answer is, "uh, to give them a high five." to which they yell this phrase at you.)

It is not OK to touch a child. However, if a child is about to hurt another child then it is OK to intervene for safety reasons. This happened to me once and luckily there were two other adults in the room to witness it and the Principal was called right away.

I only expressed a congratulation Like good job and I extend my hand (saying give me five)

To be able to follow the teacher's instruction and provide structure and guidance to the students. I'm pretty sure you could have said just about anything and it would be fine.

Substitute teacher is teaching in class when regular teacher is not present.for e.g illness,personal leave,other reason.

try to figure out the problem. show concern. be empathetic.

Have biweekly check ins for every student which helps me deal with the discipline issues. I tell them what I notice,ask what they’re feeling when they act out and find ways the situation can be handled better