I am a teacher, so here are a couple of my suggestions for this type of interview.
1. Kids are the 1st priority. Let them know that this is what you believe. Their education and safety is key. Sometimes people in education careers get so caught up with deciding what's "fair" for them (hours, pay, bonuses, paperwork) that they forget the focus is on the kids, not the adults. Sure, you will care about these things as well, but for the interview really drive home the idea that you are committed to the kids.
2. Educate yourself on the philosophies that drive that particular school/grade (is it Montessori? what grade are you hoping to work with? What are the particular needs for that grade?)
3. As far as discipline goes, the 3 key words that I have heard repeated (and try to practice) are firm, fair, and consistent. If you practice this, your classroom management skills will be off to a great start. If they do hypothetical questions about behavior, I would use these as guiding points.
Good luck! Feel free to ask any questions.
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