Speaking with the childcare director to get an idea of your past experiences and how you would be a good fit for the position and what responsibilities come with the job.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked about previous childcare/special needs experience.
I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Dove Pointe (Salisbury, MD) in Nov 2012
Interview
I met with the residential supervisor who administered an interview questionnaire. After completing the questionnaire, the supervisor reviewed my answers in front of other coordinators and asked additional situation questions. Next I followed her to the program directors office and he conducted additional questions. Both supervisors were pleased with my responses and I was offered the position. The entire process took place in one day.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. How would you handle a situation involving a physical altercation with two clients. 2. Would you be able to handle verbal and physical assaults. 3. Would I be willing to accept call outs and work on the weekends.
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Dove Pointe (Salisbury, MD) in Sept 2012
Interview
It is a very complicated interviewing process. You need to be interviewed three times total. There is also a short test that you have to pass in order to be considered for hire.