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EPISODE · May 24, 2026 · 9 MIN

#187: You Should Be Interviewing the School Too (Not Just the Other Way Around)

from The Present Teacher Podcast · host Helena Hains

Most teachers walk into interviews thinking: “I just need them to pick me.” But what if that mindset is exactly what’s holding you back? In this episode, we’re flipping the dynamic. Because you should be interviewing the school just as much as they’re interviewing you. We’re talking about: Why saying “no” to questions is a missed opportunity How this mindset leads to burnout and misalignment What to look for in a school or district Red flags most teachers overlook The best questions to ask at the end of your interview This is where you step into your power. From passive → intentional → confident. Download the Ultimate Teacher Interview Guide: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/teacher-interview-guide   Ultimate Teacher Interview Bundle: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/teacher-interview-bundle    Land Your Dream Job: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/land-your-dream-job ___________________________❤️Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thepresentteacher/🔥TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thepresentteacher🚀Website | https://thepresentteacher.com/💜YouTube | https://youtube.com/@ThePresentTeacher?si=meqMmiDHJN-0Jmlr___________________________// RESOURCES💌 Join our email list for weekly motivation | https://www.thepresentteacher.com/teacher-interview-guide 🌼 Join our Community off of Facebook | https://www.thepresentteacher.com/offers/QUzcjYLT ___________________________//  ABOUTI’m Helena, a coach for new and first-year teachers sharing knowledge on how to have a thriving career and personal life.The Present Teacher Podcast is a resourcefor teacher interviews, classroom setup, classroom management, and time management. Follow along and learn how to thrive in the classroom and in life.Subscribe to The Present Teacher Podcast to get inspired by new weekly podcast episodes!

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