I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at KinderCare Learning Centers (Loveland, OH) in May 2013
Interview
I applied for the position, and got a call the very next day. The interview process involved many, if not only scenario based questions. If you have had experience in this type of setting, you have nothing to worry about. After the interview, I was taken through all the classrooms to meet the other teachers. I was called for a 2nd interview within a few days. Because I was not looking for immediate employment, I was able to schedule the 2nd interview a couple of weeks later.
The second interview was much like the 1st, however, the questions caused for more thought (Tell me a time when...). The 2nd interview was on a Friday and I was called on Monday with the job offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me a time when you had to do something you felt uncomfortable with, and how you grew from that experience.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at KinderCare Learning Centers (Torrance, CA)
Interview
Applied and someone reached out to me to fill out a form then an interview was scheduled for the following week. Answered some questions then I was given a tour of the preschool. Was given an offer a few days later.
The recruiter sent you an email and asked you if you are interested in a certain position. If you reply yes, then you would have an interview through the phone first with the recruiter, then the center director in-person interview. It's a pretty straightforward interview process if you have the related experience.
The director of this center is unorganized and unprofessional and most of her staff were rude as a first impression. The first thing noticed was the dirty lobby floor, the place is neat enough to ‘pass,’ yet dingy enough to make you question their real processes. Suggestions had to be made to the director in order for her to offer a more thorough hiring process; she was trying to hire without even providing a tour and classroom observation - that was a huge red flag. She also requested information that was previously provided to her, which demonstrated a mishandling of sensitive information. Lastly, the pay offered is AWFUL. The experience was similar at two other Kindercare locations - messy/somewhat unclean environment and rude/unprofessional staff.