Assistant Interviews?

[has_my_heart]

I have s couple of interviews scheduled for an assistant position. How do you conduct yours? What questions do you ask?

[daycare]

what is your experience working with kids?
have you worked in a childcare home or center or other

how would you handle this situation______________________

can you lift xx pounds, kneel, stoop, sit or stand for long periods of time.
Is there anything that would limit you or a reason why you would not be able to preform the job at hand.

How do you feel about changing diapers?

How is your health? Do you get sick often? Do you exercise and take vitamins?

Do you know anyone who has worked here or a family that has been apart of our program?

Are you willing to remain confidentiality regarding all persons/children enrolled here as well as my personal life.

You will be subjected to my personal life, I would ask that you keep this confidential as well, as not everything in my life is sunshine and roses.

What hours are you avilable to work?

Are you dependable if so give an example

Will you need extended time off for any reason?

Are you willing to be trained and if so, what hours can you start training?

you will be required to pass a background check, is there any reason why yuo would not pass this?

You will be required to get certs in CPR/First Aid, is there any reason you would not be able to do this?

you will be required to pass a TB test, will you pass?

how do you handle stress? how do you handle crying?

do you have social media accounts? would you be willing to make them completely private should you get hired?

can you work independently or without having to be given step by step instructions?

Tell me about yourself and your hobbies as well as past work experience

Why are you looking to work here?

do you feel you are able to meet the duties and hours we are offering?

[has_my_heart]

Awesome thanks! Why do you have them make their personal accounts on social media private? Just curious.

[daycare]

Awesome thanks! Why do you have them make their personal accounts on social media private? Just curious.

Parents judge what they see which isn't fair and since They live their personal lives outside of work which is none of my business.

Dcp can search anyone and anything out online can paint an ugly picture of you and if a parent thinks I hire bad people they will assume I have bad judgment when it comes to selecting an employee.

This is speaking from prior experience. Many companies require this. It is a direct reflection of my preschool program.

How would you feel if you found your daycare asst online doing a beer bong or sitting in car with a beer in hand??? It doesn't look good and not the people I would want to represent my company.

If that's what you do great. But don't be stupid enough to put it out there for the would to see. That's just pure silliness.

[has_my_heart]

Good points! I wouldn't have thought to ask that. Any other questions or points you guys think I should make in the interview? Thank you!

[daycare]

Good points! I wouldn't have thought to ask that. Any other questions or points you guys think I should make in the interview? Thank you!

i would really stress the importance of showing up on time...in my state they don't allow you to be over capacity for any reason at all. so if your asst is late and you are over ratios, you do run the risk of getting into trouble.