Interview
Concentrate on what you have to offer the school and its students. Focus on replying positively to all the questions and being yourself. It may help to remember why you want to teach. Other points to keep in mind:
• Courtesy and optimism
• Greeting with a firm handshake and a smile
• Good eye contact throughout the interview
• Concise replies
• Honest answers
• Intelligent questions for your interviewer
• Time frame for decision
• Portfolio samples to illustrate your answers

Qualities Interviewers Observe
• Appearance: Good grooming and professional attire.
• Expression: Be candid and answer questions thoroughly yet concisely.
• Maturity: Demonstrate responsibility and state goals.
• Personality: Be genuine, confident, pleasant, and honest.
• Enthusiasm: Show an appropriate amount of interest and optimism.
• Motivation: Express willingness through aspiration for and interest in the position.
• Compatibility: Demonstrate in your behavior your ability to get along with others.
• Preparation: Learn about the school and its students.






Don’t let those butterflies in your stomach keep you from making a great first impression! Greet your interviewer with a good, firm handshake, make eye contact, and smile! Be diplomatic and professional, but don’t forget to be yourself—you’ve worked hard to get to this point in your career, and you have a lot to offer.
– from The ABC’s of Job-Hunting for Teachers